NFPA Global Solutions establishes NFPA Global Advisors™ to support 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 loss…
NFPA Conference & Expo 2024
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) will host its annual NFPA Conference & Expo® at theOrange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, June 17-21, 2024. This event will bring togetherthousands of industry-leading fire, electrical, and life safety professionals who will attend more than 120educational…
The NFPA Conference & Expo 2024
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) will host its annual NFPA Conference & Expo® at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, June 17-21, 2024. This event will bring together thousands of industry-leading fire, electrical, and life safety professionals who will attend more…
NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV on June 19-21, 2023
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on June 19-21, 2023. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals who will attend more than 110 educational sessions addressing the latest…
San Francisco Fire Code change marks pivotal moment in US construction history
A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by leading…
Firefighter fatalities: an increase in firefighter fatalities over the last two years identified by NFPA and a perspective from around the globe
In August of 2022, NFPA released its annual “Firefighter Fatalities in the US 2021” report, which showed that on-duty firefighter deaths in 2021 had increased over the last two years although, they have trended downward since the late 1970s. Of…
Fire Protection Research Foundation to host free webinar addressing production and design challenges of female firefighter personal protective clothing
On October 17, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is hosting “Female Firefighter Personal Protective Clothing: Investigation of Design, Comfort, and Mobility Issues,” a free one-day webinar that will address…
Newly released NFPA report shows U.S. home fire deaths hit 14-year high in 2021, marking critical importance of Fire Prevention Week, 9–15 October 2022
The latest Fire Loss in the U.S. report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows the largest number of home fire deaths since 2007, reflecting a 14-year high. According to the report, people are more likely to die…
NFPA Wildfire Division Director to serve on Presidential Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce Michele Steinberg, NFPA Wildfire Division Director, has been selected as a member of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The Commission, established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and…
NFPA to host ‘Outthink Wildfire: Identifying Solutions to End Community Loss’ on Tuesday, 15 March as final session of its 125th Anniversary Conference Series
On Tuesday, 15 March, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting ‘Outthink Wildfire: Identifying Solutions to End Community Loss’ a FREE one-day programme that addresses new, innovative approaches for effectively combating today’s wildfire challenges. The programme is part of…