Join us for the Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) Programme LIVE or ON DEMAND
Take advantage of the Buy One Get One Free special offer! Buy two tickets, register yourself, and when you use code EARLYBIRD125 you can invite a friend for free – all for $98! (offer expires 31 August). Simply register yourself,…
NFPA announces launch of CRAIG 1300, an all-new Community Risk Assessment Insight Generator that helps identify, assess and mitigate public safety risks
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the official launch of CRAIG 1300, an innovative community risk assessment (CRA) dashboard powered by mySidewalk, a leading technology company. CRAIG 1300 helps fire departments and safety officials collect community data, enabling…
New NFPA Middle East and North Africa solutions page in Arabic is unveiled as part of the organization’s 125th anniversary global strategy
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched a new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) solutions page in Arabic as part of its 125th Anniversary commitment to serving global stakeholders. The new microsite introduces building, electrical, fire and life…
Join us for the ‘Community Risk Reduction: Insights to Action’ program LIVE or ON DEMAND
In celebration of our 125th anniversary, NFPA is creating a new, year-long conference series. This innovative virtual experience will focus each comprehensive one-day event on a specific, relevant topic area. In July, we will take a deep dive into the…
NFPA completes election of Board of Director officers and director
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) completed the election of its current slate of directors, including one new member, during the organization’s virtual annual meeting this week. Amy Acton, a burn survivor, former burn nurse and nurse manager, and CEO of the Phoenix…
NFPA to host ‘Community Risk Reduction: Insights into Action’, a one-day online programme providing solutions, tools and strategies to effectively identify and mitigate community risks
On Tuesday, 20 July, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting 'Community Risk Reduction: Insights into Action', a one-day programme that focuses on the issues fire departments and other public safety officials often face in mitigating safety risks, along with solutions, tools and…
Last chance to register for virtual event all about Building and Life Safety
Time is running out to register for ‘Keeping You Informed: The Big Wide World of Building and Life Safety’ launching live on 22 June. The ‘Keeping You Informed: The Big Wide World of Building and Life Safety’ programme will help…
Metro Chiefs renames Annual Lifetime Achievement Award after long-time Executive Secretary Russ Sanders
The Metropolitan ‘Metro’ Fire Chiefs Association Board of Directors has unanimously voted to rename their annual Lifetime Achievement Award the ‘Russell E. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award’ in recognition of Sanders’ leadership and continuous contributions to Metro Chiefs and the international…
You are invited to join the NFPA Facebook Live event – Outthink Wildfire
This is a new initiative aimed at significantly lowering community wildfire risk by 2050. In recent years, the United States has suffered a relentless tally of losses due to wildfire, a trend that experts predict will only continue to grow.…
Institution of Fire Engineers approves NFPA CFPS credential as key component for IFE membership application
The Membership Application Assessment Panel (MAAP) of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has determined that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) credential will now be recognized as a major component for IFE membership. The…
NFPA releases new energy storage system fact sheet as Biden Administration set to lead a clean-energy revolution
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a new energy storage systems (ESS) safety fact sheet as President-elect Joe Biden, a strong clean-energy proponent, is set to take office on Wednesday, 20 January. The 46th president and his Administration…
NFPA urges added caution when using home heating equipment, the leading cause of US home fires between December and February
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes this winter. Home heating equipment is the leading cause of US home fires during the months of December, January and February, when…
NFPA Link

A groundbreaking new tool, NFPA LiNK, reinvents the experience of using NFPA codes and standards—and sets the stage for the organization’s future as a hub of digital information and knowledge. By Angelo Verzoni At one point in late March, Google…

Invitation to NFPA Spotlight on Public Education Virtual Event

Never stop learning how to make the world safer. Public education professional development for the digital age. Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) Virtual EventOctober 27, 11 a.m.—5:30 p.m. ET Join us for a FREE Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) Virtual…

NFPA announces new, local representation to further safety and enforcement advancements in the Middle East and North Africa region

 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will have a local representative who will oversee the overall regional planning, direction, coordination and support of international development functions in the Middle East and North Africa. Anas Alzaid, an electrical engineering consultant with more than…

Fire Service College approved to deliver NFPA accredited training outside of UK

The Fire Service College (FSC) – the Home of Firefighter Development, has become the first centre outside of North America to achieve Pro Board approval to deliver training in overseas territories to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards. The NFPA…

Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days, new study reveals A third of incidents involve a cylinder explosion, putting the public and emergency services at risk

Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US, new data has revealed. The analysis, which is the first of its kind, found that the likely annual death toll is higher than previous estimates by the National…

Helping The Fire Service Keep Pace With Explosive Alternative Energy Growth

To help first responders handle the potential challenges aligned with energy storage systems (ESS) and solar energy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated a first- of-its-kind ESS safety training for the fire service with new technology insights, relevant…

Determined Cause

Across the globe, fire investigations are still more intuition than science. But that’s changing. Fire investigation is a vital component of fire prevention and mitigation—if we don’t know what happened we can’t learn from our mistakes and could be doomed…

Russell Leavitt honored with a Special Achievement Award

Telgian Executive Chairman’s significant contributions recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Russell B. Leavitt, Executive Chairman of Telgian Holdings, Inc., a worldwide provider of comprehensive fire, security, life safety consulting and engineering/design services, was recently recognized with a Special Achievement Award…