National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) News

The High Volume/Low Speed Fans and Sprinkler Operation won the 2012 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo. The recipient of the 2012 Harry C. Bigglestone Award for Excellence in Communication of Fire Protection Concepts is Dr. Gregory T. Linteris for his paper, “Clean Agent Suppression of Energized Electrical...

The NFPA Conference & Expo will feature solution providers showcasing the latest technology in fire protection The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is turning up the heat in Las Vegas at the annual NFPA Conference & Expo, June 11-14. Top fire safety experts will come together at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the most comprehensive educational event in the industry, offering insight during more than 135 sessions and 19 in-depth seminars. The Expo wil...

Cooking equipment-related fires are a leading cause of U.S. fire loss The Fire Protection Research Foundation is addressing ways to reduce the numbers of deaths, injuries and property losses from home cooking fires. The Foundation recently released a report with the results of a study commissioned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study identified major cooking fire scenarios and focused on the types of prevention technologies suitable for use o...

Festive lighting, candles, and decorated Christmas trees pose fire risks if handled improperly Festive lighting, windowsill candles and ornamented Christmas trees are staples of the holidays, but these decorative items also pose a fire risk if handled improperly. In 2005-2009, on average, one of every 18 reported home Christmas tree fires resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 141 total home fires. Holiday lights and other decorative lighting were involv...

NFPA offers fire safety tips such as using battery operated candle instead of real ones It’s time again for the creepy decorations, falling leaves, endless costumes, and lit Jack-o-lanterns. As families across the country begin to prepare for what has become an increasingly popular holiday, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding everyone to take a few simple safety precautions in order to ensure a fun, safe, and not too scary Halloween. “It&r...

This online presentation will feature an overview of the Firewise program The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program will host a free webinar on Firewise principles and wildfire safety at 1 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, November 8. Michele Steinberg, manager of the Firewise program, will present. With the 2011 wildfire season on its way to becoming one of the worst on record, and the likelihood that more damaging fires will oc...

In the event will be discussed safety aspects of alternative energy technologies The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its affiliate The Fire Protection Research Foundation (the Foundation) will host a 1-day Alternative Energy Technologies and Electrical Safety Standards Symposium (Symposium) December 6, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Symposium comes at a significant turning point as more businesses and consumers are turning to alternative energy sources and tech...

Lisa Yarussi, Vice President Human Resources Division, NFPA Lisa Yarussi comes to NFPA with experience in the areas of publishing, medical manufacturing, health and wellness, retail, software, utilities and electrical distribution. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the appointment of Lisa Yarussi as vice president of Human Resources. Yarussi will lead the Human Resources Division of the Quincy-based fire safety nonprofit which is known worldwide as a l...

The event will be held on September 20-21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in partnership with its research affiliate, The Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF,) will host a two-day Dust Explosion Hazards Symposium September 20 – 21, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The meeting will follow a one-day seminar on Monday, September 19 with instructor, Walter Frank, P.E., president of Frank Risk Solutions.  Combustible dusts p...

The conference will be held on October 27-29 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Colorado The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the 4th Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel, Denver, Colorado, October 27–29. The conference is being organized by NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise® Communities Program.  With more than 50 breakout sessions in five educational tracks, the Backyards &...

More than 60 education sessions will be presented for attendees to learn the latest on fire and life safety code topics The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)’s Fire & Life Safety Conference will take place December 12-14. The meeting be held in Orlando, Fla. at the Hilton at Walt Disney World® Resort and will include three days of educational sessions, as well as two days of post-conference seminars. More than 60 education sessions...

The NFPA warns that gel fuel, used with fire pots, personal fireplaces, and some patio torches, is extremely hazardous The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging the public to employ extreme caution when using gel fuel, a product typically used with fire pots, personal fireplaces, and some patio torches.Stop, drop and roll may not extinguish clothing that catches fire involving splattered or spilled gel fuel. A dry chemical extinguisher or baking soda is recomme...

Schaitberger began his fire service career as a fire fighter and organized the first IAFF local in that jurisdiction International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold A. Schaitberger has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Fire Protection Association. The assocation is the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and a leader in establishing codes and standards related to fire and life safety. “I am honored to join...

The National Fire Protection Association's Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise Communities Program are organising the event The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host the 4th Backyards & Beyond Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel, Denver, Colorado, October 27 – 29, 2011.The conference is being organised by NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise® Communities Program.With more than 50 breakout sessions in five education...

The National Fire Protection Association is the authority on fire, electrical and building safety The NFPA's Standards Council has over-ridden opposition from the NFPA 13, 13R and 13D committees and issued Tentative Interim Amendments restricting the use of anti freeze in sprinkler systems.For now, and until any further action by NFPA consensus standards committees, NFPA sprinkler standards prohibit the use of antifreeze in new residential fire sprinkler systems.NFPA stand...

NFPA's new Associate Project Manager will communicate expertise relating to wildland fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lisa Marie Sinatra as the new Associate Project Manager of Communications, focusing on NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise Communities program. "In response to the increased frequency of wildland fire events that threaten lives and properties across the globe, NFPA is expanding its safety ou...

Lauren Backstrom's social media efforts will broaden the NFPA's impact on fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Lauren Backstrom as social media manager. Backstrom will coordinate the organisation's social media presence, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Facebook pages for both the NFPA and its mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog.   "Social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and the way organisations communica...

NFPA and PiP have been involved in the wildland fire safety field for several decades NFPA and PiP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to serve as the framework of cooperation, concerning the delivery of wildland/urban interface (WUI) education and wildland fire risk mitigation programs.As wildfire risk to people and property continues to be a growing problem throughout North America, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a recognised leader on fir...

The Electric Vehicle Safety Training programme educates in fire safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced its collaboration with Ford Motor Company to provide electric vehicle safety training to first responders. The announcement comes as Ford prepares to launch the 2012 Focus Electric its new all-electric vehicle in 19 markets at the end of this year. Ford joins Chevrolet and Nissan in working with NFPA as part of its Electric Vehicle Saf...

EMS award programme launhed by CFSI and MedicAlert will boost the morale of the professionals from the industry The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Programme recognised fire departments that have implemented best practices in EMS. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the MedicAlert Foundation have announced the establishment of a new awards programme to recognise fire departments from across the country for outstanding achievements in EMS services....

Karen Wallingford, Associate Project Manager, Web division, NFPA Karen Wallingford will oversee NFPA Journal Update. She will also be resposible for content on NFPA website.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Karen Wallingford as new associate project manager in the web publishing division. She will oversee NFPA Journal Update, NFPA's monthly member exclusive e-newsletter. Wallingford will work to develop new and creative ideas and strategies, an...

OneSuit Shield from Saint-Gobain will cater to the demands of firefighters who want it to be light and user friendly ONESuit Shield's unique face mask interface is seamlessly engineered for an air-tight configuration, assuring maximum protection. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics introduced its first Level B hazmat suit, ONESuit Shield, to firefighters at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN, March 24-26. The new suit was recently certified to...

NFPA's new appointees will increase the number of jurisdictions requiring home fire sprinklers The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Dennis M. Mathisen of Roseville, Calif. and Timothy P. Travers of Whitman, Mass to increase the number of jurisdictions requiring home fire sprinklers. Travers will cover the Northeast region, while Mathisen will cover the Western region. "Fire sprinklers save lives and NFPA is working hard to se...

Pierce Manufacturing unveiled the revolutionary cab forward Dash CF custom apparatus at FDIC 2011 There are two Dash CF pumpers on display. Both vehicles feature a 450 hp engine, 70-inch cab with raised roof and an overall height of 9-feet 9-inches. Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation company, unveiled the all-new Dash CF custom Apparatus at the opening of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind. The Dash CF features an innovative tilti...

The ExpressDry Gear Dryer can simultaneously accommodate suits,  helmets, gloves, boots and SCBAs When the dryer is combined with a Continental Express Wash Washer, fire departments can feel secure knowing gear is being properly washed and dried. Continental Girbau Inc. recently introduced a new product for safely drying firefighter turnout gear and equipment the Continental ExpressDry Gear Dryer. Engineered to safely and quickly dry firefighter personal protective...

NEC Handbook serves as a complete resource for complying with the latest 2011 NEC changes and updates National Electrical Code Handbook is the authoritative source for providing expert explanations to augment the understanding of the NEC. The 2011 edition of the NEC Handbook is now integrated with the 2011 NEC on necplus, National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) online subscription to the NEC, enhancing the online tool. NFPA's National Electrical Code Handbook is the au...

Proper use of elevators by firefighters and occupants is a must for proper and timely rescue of people Buildings are becoming taller and the floor areas are becoming larger, driving the number of occupants that may need to evacuate during an emergency to easily be several thousand. Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, researchers, first responders, code organizations and the elevator industry have been working together to establish the best methods to integrate elevator...

The first three chapters addressed in the book are related to awareness level competencies for first responders  The book is divided into three parts designed to meet the competencies of NFPA 472. The 4th edition of Hazardous Materials for First Responders is written for emergency first responders who are mandated by law and/or called upon by necessity to prepare for and respond to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. It serves as a prima...

NFPA and SAE report is deduced from summit on safety and electrical infrastructure of electrical vehicles The summary report prepared by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of NFPA, focuses on fundamental codes and standards issues as they pertain to electric vehicles. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the SAE International released a summary report from the co-hosted U.S. National Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit he...

NFPA to establish a new technical committee U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) applauded NFPA for its recent decision to develop a comprehensive standard for gas processing safety. Dr. Rafael Moure-Eraso, Chairperson of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) applauded the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its recent decision to establish a new technical committee to develop a comprehensive standard for gas processing safety, including the cleaning of fuel...