Fire Prevention Week is 3–9 October 2021! This year’s theme is: Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 99 years, has announced Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, 3–9 October 2021. From beeps to chirps, this year’s…
NFPA highlights four ways 9/11 changed the world of fire and life safety
As the 20-year anniversary of 9/11 approaches this Saturday, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) highlights four ways that day changed the world of fire and life safety, shedding light on how the fire service, first responders, and others now do their…
NFPA to host joint informational webinar on 8 September with Saudi Arabia HCIS about new licensing requirements
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS) will host a one-hour HCIS Licensing Requirements Informational Session webinar on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 at 7:00am (EDT). All fire protection contractors and consultants…
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association endorses Outthink Wildfire, an NFPA initiative aimed at reducing wildfire risk to communities by 2050
In its latest resolution action, the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs) unanimously approved support of Outthink Wildfire, an initiative of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aimed at eliminating the destruction of communities by wildfire in 30 years. The resolution emphasizes the fact that the…
NFPA to host Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE) conference, a full-day programme addressing today’s fire and life-safety education challenges and opportunities
On Tuesday, 14 September, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting its fifth annual Spotlight on Public Education (SOPE), a one-day programme addressing some of the leading challenges and opportunities facing today’s fire departments and public safety educators working to mitigate fire…
NFPA announces launch of the Ecosystem Assessment Tool that helps communities identify gaps in safety and protect citizens
The NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute has announced the launch of the Ecosystem Assessment Tool that will help users identify gaps in a community’s capacity to support safety and draw on the results to advocate for specific changes that will better protect citizens and…
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…
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…