New NFPA Responder Forum brings together first responders from around the country to tackle emerging issues

The first day of our new, invitation-only Responder Forum think tank was held today in Indianapolis. The event brings together long-respected fire services leaders, up-and-coming first responders and innovative subject matter experts in one space to tackle the emerging issues that fire departments are now facing. The main goal of this new Forum was to have representatives from thirteen major fire services organizations partner with government officials, regulators, researchers, analysts, academics and others to create a pathway from research to standards. Forum attendees represent different fire service disciplines, regions of the country, and skill sets. Invitees were nominated for a...