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New video content, NFPA Journal article explore the persistent global problem of facade fires

Click image to watch a new Learn Something New episode on facade fires.      June 14 will mark the three-year anniversary of the catastrophic Grenfell Tower fire, during which smoke and flames raced up and around the sides of the

NFPA Provides Tips for Grilling Safely this Memorial Day and Beyond, Particularly as the Public Continues to Stay at Home in Response to COVID-19

  While there will likely be fewer gatherings with family and friends this Memorial Day in response to COVID-19, many observances of the holiday this year will likely continue to involve outdoor grilling. Plus, as more people continue to cook at

Seeking Members for NEW Committees on NFPA 1, Fire Code Project Starting Next Edition

At its April 1, 2020 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council approved the committee restructuring for the NFPA 1, Fire Code project. The Fire Code has a very broad scope which addresses a variety of hazards. Following issuance of the

Free Webinar on Modern Vehicle Hazards in Parking Garages and Vehicle Carriers

Vehicles have changed significantly over the years. Modern vehicles present new hazards due to the incorporation of larger quantities of combustible materials (e.g., fuels, plastics, and synthetic materials) into their designs. As the popularity of

As Businesses Prepare to Re-open, New NFPA Checklist Helps Building Owners and Facility Managers Ensure Fire and Life Safety for all Occupants

During the lockdown policies that have been in place over the past couple of months, many of the ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) activities typically required by locally enforced codes and standards may not have been completed for a

New NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute “2019 Year in Review” Report Examines Current Health of the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem

With the world on high-alert due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget that a fire nearly destroyed the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral just over a year ago. Or that Australia was experiencing catastrophic wildfires a few months ago. Or that 34

Russian hospital fires underscore importance of not losing sight of fire safety during pandemic

A fire at a hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, today killed five patients being treated for COVID-19. (Reuters)   Six people are dead after two fires in just three days torched hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in Russia. The

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Conducting Risk Assessments for Electrical Safety Month

  Rather than a blog on manufacturer’s responsibility, this blog is about risk assessment. Once again it is May and National Electrical Safety Month, sponsored by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to raise awareness of

New 2020 NEC Requirement Helps Keep First Responders Safe from Electrical Hazards During Emergencies

If we do some digging into the revision archives of the National Electrical Code (NEC), we can pretty much trace every requirement to one thing: saving lives! That is why the NEC exists; its purpose, the practical safeguarding of persons and property

International Firefighters’ Day: Recognizing and Supporting Firefighters in Their All-Hazards Role

Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this day, firefighters are celebrated – and rightly so.   Most people have an image of firefighters clad in heavy coats, over-sized boots and sturdy helmets, rushing into