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March 9, 2020
Submit a Nomination for a Home Fire Safety Advocate for the NFPA/HFSC Bringing Fire Safety Home Award
Do you know someone with a passion for home fire safety? Is this person a huge proponent for home fire sprinklers? If so, you can celebrate his/her work with a formal award. NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are now
Organizational Planning Tips for Pandemic Preparedness
The growth and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection around the world has everyone on edge. Businesses, schools, and healthcare institutions are all breaking out their pandemic plans from H1N1 in 2009 or, if they didn’t have guidance in
March 6, 2020
Examining the Power of Electrical Safety Training
In October 2019, a construction worker at a residential project in New Jersey was electrocuted and killed when scaffolding touched a high-tension power line. That same month, a worker at a construction site in Maryland died when the articulating boom he
NFPA to expand content for Spanish-speaking audiences
In an effort to reach more people across the globe with fire, life and electrical safety information, NFPA is expanding its digital delivery of content for Spanish-speaking audiences. Beginning this year, NFPA will produce six digital
Do You Know the Difference Between Life Safety Drills and Exercises?
Recently, two teachers’ unions joined forces with Everytown USA, a gun violence prevention advocacy group. They released a position statement against active shooter exercises, featuring realistic simulations, in schools; and highlighted the
March 5, 2020
2020 NFPA Standards Directory available for free download
The 2020 NFPA Standards Directory is now available for download. The directory contains standards development information, including: an overview of the standards development process; the Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards,
March 4, 2020
Request for Proposals are now open for three FPRF research projects
Request for Proposals are now open for three Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) research projects. First Responder Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operations Training: Baseline Materials & Usage Assessment: The overall goal of
February 27, 2020
10 Key Steps to Help Jump Start an Electrical Safety Program
A well-developed safety program, in this case an electrical safety program (ESP), is crucial for protecting the most important part of any corporation; employees. The ESP must involve all levels of employees in order to identify and correct issues. The
February 25, 2020
Despite relatively small numbers, more women are assuming leadership roles in the US fire service
It will come as no surprise to women in the fire service but the number of female firefighters in the U.S. remains relatively low, according to the most recent U.S. Fire Department Profile from NFPA. The newest data was released today on the heels of a
Spotlight on Technology and Today's Electrical Industry
It’s no secret that technology today is evolving at the speed of the electrons that power it. Gadgets, gismos, and doohickeys are continuously being updated to make our lives more convenient, more efficient, and keep us connected. And as
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