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…
NFPA emphasizes need to apply electrical safety practices at marinas during summer months
With the arrival of the 4 July holiday weekend, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reminds everyone about potential electrical hazards that exist aboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, floating buildings and launch ramps,…
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…
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…
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…