NFPA Global Solutions establishes NFPA Global Advisors™ to support the expansion ofthe NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™ March 28, 2024 –The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic…
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 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…
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…
October is Fire Prevention Month, Governor Jeff Colyer proclaims Oct. 7-13, 2018, Fire Prevention Week in Kansas
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one or two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes…
Offsite laboratory tests recommended by NFPA 25
The National Fire Protection Association Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 25) details recommended practices to prevent system failure and ensure fast and effective response in a fire emergency. Most of the recommended…
Apply for free turnout gear through the 2017 Globe gear giveaway
Turnout gear is vital to protect responders in their everyday operations. However, the National Fire Protection Association’s Fourth Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service reported that 13 percent of departments do not have enough personal protective clothing for all…
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