Feed Editor 12 Mar 2007 19:48:06 GMT The latest news releases from NFPA, National Fire Protection Association http://www.nfpa.org?rss=NFPAnewsreleases 60 en http://www.mywebsite.com/rss-image.gif nfpanewsreleaseshttp://feedburner.google.com May 20, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is sponsoring the “Fire Service Safety & Health Quiz” Sweepstakes in conjunction with International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week, which will be June 16-22, 2013. The theme of the week, and of the contest, will be “Saving Our Own… An Inside Job.” 20 May 2013 18:38:27 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/48QSgzpe7is/newsReleaseDetails.asp C830B6AB-F38D-477D-A88D-D1EBE8539EAC http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=63585 May 17, 2012 ? The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program reached a milestone and announced the 900th community to earn recognition as a Firewise Communities/USA® site. The city of Lakeway in Travis County, Texas is the latest neighborhood to take action to improve residents’ safety from threats posed by brush, grass and forest fires. 17 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/030KJyuzi7k/newsReleaseDetails.asp F6491339-8536-4C98-AF0A-FDCD0DD1113C http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=63540 May 16, 2013 – Recent wildfires in Minnesota and Wisconsin highlight the threat to homes and property in communities across the Midwest. According to news reports, the Germann Road Fire in Douglas and Bayfield Counties in northwest Wisconsin burned 9,000 acres while just across the border in northern Minnesota, the Green Valley Fire has consumed more than 7,000 acres. Dry and windy conditions continue to contribute to an outbreak of wildfires across both states, and many homes and commercial properties remain under threat. 16 May 2013 20:51:59 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/9dO_C9ZZ-ds/newsReleaseDetails.asp 057930BC-E665-4F68-A387-ADE64FD5DA10 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=63512 May 9, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition Program is honoring 34 official Firewise communities from 17 states as they each celebrate a 10-year anniversary of continued participation and successes in reducing wildfire risks. The communities were nationally recognized in 2004, and were among the earliest adopters of the Firewise Communities/USA process. 9 May 2013 18:42:09 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/vfCg-My2C8k/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5CA77891-C792-42E8-A8D4-31E92DFD4B0A http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=63129 May 9, 2013 – The Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation) has released a report on a study of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and its affiliated Property Insurance Research Group (PIRG) requested a study of the flammability of Li-ion batteries in bulk storage to inform the development of sprinkler protection criteria. 9 May 2013 16:03:59 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nT3ucDTrlfw/newsReleaseDetails.asp DB9C02D2-DF1A-46D7-8C53-987156FDFB38 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=63089 Sunday May 19, 2013 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States. This vital public safety service is provided primarily by cross-trained, multi-role emergency responders who are based in our nation’s fire departments. 9 May 2013 16:03:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/3xz2G8JZGhk/newsReleaseDetails.asp F8FA9F0E-F924-42DF-8975-85D1003E834B http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62955 May 5, 2013 – The recent Springs Fire in Ventura County near Malibu, on the Pacific Coast, highlights the threats to homes and property from wildfire in communities across California. Driven by windy, dry conditions, the fire has burned close to 8,000 acres and many homes and commercial properties remain under threat. 3 May 2013 19:02:08 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/MWrWm0jFNzY/newsReleaseDetails.asp D7DDF810-843E-489F-8BB3-08FD5B92B39F http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62886 May 1, 2013 – Electrical fires remain one of the top causes of home structure fires, according to a new report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Home Electrical Fires report estimates that an electrical failure or malfunction factored in 45,000 to 55,000 home structure fires reported to the U.S. fire departments every year since 2000. 1 May 2013 21:08:21 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/GGYAail_LVM/newsReleaseDetails.asp AAC5883A-6C3F-45D9-AA9D-97F8EFC3D445 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62749 April 30, 2013 – Fellowships were awarded to four senior fire officials to participate in the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, co-sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 30 Apr 2013 20:48:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/2VZneqSfUUc/newsReleaseDetails.asp 4416235B-AB8F-4AA0-9F99-8F84A0BD5676 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62669 April 30, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program named Patti Maguire the Firewise advisor for its Southwest 2 Region to help expand the association’s community wildfire safety activities. Maguire will join the program’s five existing regional advisors and oversee Firewise activities in communities in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. 30 Apr 2013 19:43:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/iUOCgErQW9o/newsReleaseDetails.asp F722F1D1-4168-4F56-90FC-F6428EAE5E15 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62655 April 25, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the new Company Officers Responsibility for Incident Safety (CORFIS) program. The program was developed to serve as a resource for fire officers and others whom are responsible for supervising firefighters during firefighting operations. NFPA teamed up with Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) of Ashland, Massachusetts which will add this program to their existing library of training programs and deliver it to the U.S. fire service. 25 Apr 2013 19:33:32 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nHwApKhc8LA/newsReleaseDetails.asp 8DD85E85-CF4F-46C4-A850-A111A7A97F80 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62433 April 25, 2013- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) appointed Donald P. Bliss as vice president of Field Operations. In his new position, Bliss will oversee NFPA’s International Division, Government Affairs Division and NFPA’s Regional Operations. 25 Apr 2013 19:33:31 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/dHVVp2l2MQo/newsReleaseDetails.asp 474169BF-6C9E-4A91-83DE-EEF74332BEA4 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62444 April 25, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the new Company Officers Responsibility for Incident Safety (CORFIS) program. The program was developed to serve as a resource for fire officers and others whom are responsible for supervising firefighters during firefighting operations. NFPA teamed up with Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) of Ashland, Massachusetts which will add this program to their existing library of training programs and deliver it to the U.S. fire service. 25 Apr 2013 17:07:10 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nHwApKhc8LA/newsReleaseDetails.asp C4D7FC0C-97BF-44AF-896C-C597F0A97A81 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62433 April 23, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) new report on home fires shows that U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 366,600 home structure fires from 2007-2011. Seven people died each day in U.S. home fires, on average, and older adults were the age group most likely to die in a home fire. Cooking equipment remains the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries; however, smoking materials persist as the leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the report. 23 Apr 2013 19:41:54 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/mB0zt3gqoRQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp 6D6C2A0E-8E7A-40F5-A880-84E5127FDB52 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62353 April 22, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the 2013 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” NFPA selected this theme to encourage greater care when cooking and an awareness of kitchen fire dangers. As cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries, NFPA will use the week of October 6-12 to promote safe kitchen habits with stoves, microwaves and other appliances. Remaining attentive while cooking and managing how close children and pets are to anything hot will help keep families safe. 22 Apr 2013 20:01:58 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/gV9CvGPHhJw/newsReleaseDetails.asp 591EEB48-5981-44A8-A5FA-2F757A3BA7BE http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62287 April 18, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released an updated report on the Total Cost of Fire in the United States. It can be seen from the report that the total cost of fire in 2010, adjusted for inflation, is 38 percent higher than in 1980, while its proportion of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) has declined by roughly one-third. 18 Apr 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/abp5y1uuyoQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp FF352F13-2F3B-4F8D-8767-EB5BCC048381 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=62180 April 16, 2013 – The Fire Sprinkler Initiative® (FSI), a project of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced its first recipient of the Home Fire Sprinkler Champion Award: Tom Lia, the executive director of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board for over a decade. 16 Apr 2013 14:27:10 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/k3dTd5uZ2j0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 59609D48-BDA5-4D1D-A879-6B51539E462B http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61969 April 12, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the release of a new DVD, Before the Smoke! Preparing Your Community for Wildfire (Strategies for Small & Volunteer Fire Departments). Aimed at small and volunteer fire departments in the wildland/urban interface (WUI), Before the Smoke! emphasizes the importance of relationship-building between local fire departments and residents, and how these partnerships can make a marked difference in a community’s effort to reduce its wildfire risk despite department budget cuts and limited fire suppression resources. The DVD is available at no charge through NFPA’s wildfire safety online catalog. 12 Apr 2013 16:30:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/-ndNumS2onE/newsReleaseDetails.asp 74E4E9DE-711B-4EE6-A02D-2B1D184019C9 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61880 CHICAGO (April 12, 2013) – Presented by ROC-NFPA, LLC, the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo begins Monday, June 10 and concludes Thursday, June 13 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. More than 4,500 fire and life safety professionals will attend to learn about the latest technologies, newest research advances in life safety, and current building codes that affect the general public. 12 Apr 2013 16:30:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/0-q67mpazPY/newsReleaseDetails.asp 0DADD602-BFFD-49CA-87E5-784CFBAACC4B http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61883 April 11, 2013 – The Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association, a section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) held its 2013 annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona, April 5-11. Approximately 110 Metro chiefs from Canada, China, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the conference and elected the section’s 2013-2014 officers and board members. Chief Bob Khan and the Phoenix Fire Department staff hosted the conference. 11 Apr 2013 16:58:57 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/K8Fo7kDwha0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 293FD88A-AEA0-47EC-BF89-6E0AB24B48B8 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61783 March 28, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Tracy Koslowski, public education/information manager of the Drexel Heights Fire District in Tucson, Ariz., as the 2013 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. 28 Mar 2013 18:29:17 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/pgAhMJLiDss/newsReleaseDetails.asp 123AF63F-AF38-493D-8F32-7A5CCBF694F3 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61281 March 27, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today announced the initial launch of its Authenticity Program, through which users and customers can ensure that digital copies of NFPA documents have not been altered in any way. The NFPA Authenticity Program was developed in response to growing concerns about maliciously altered, counterfeit or unauthorized copies of NFPA digital documents. Now, with this program, users can assure themselves that they have authentic materials by downloading them only from NFPA.org or its authorized resellers and by always finding and clicking on the Authenticity Stamp on any NFPA document they plan to use. 27 Mar 2013 18:45:54 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/8Q_qzlXUFgc/newsReleaseDetails.asp 00DD10FE-A29E-4388-A07F-297BB2D67223 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61245 March 26, 2013 – As wildfire risk to people and property continues to be a growing problem around the world, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a recognized leader on fire and life safety, has announced a formalized relationship with FFA Non Profit Company, a registered public benefit organization in South Africa that works with public and private sectors, and donor and government agencies to address wildfire safety concerns in the wildland/urban interface (WUI). The two organizations have built up a working relationship around wildfire safety issues since 2006, and will support each other’s missions to further protect people and property at risk from fires. 26 Mar 2013 19:55:34 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/7UzCe5BjOP0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 983DF245-1C34-4887-925B-51833E6597F0 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61233 19 Mar 2013 18:42:24 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/cXtwZLEuKrM/newsReleaseDetails.asp C12AA4C4-432F-44F3-A156-5F99A142867F http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61124 March 18, 2013 — The latest issue of NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), features IKEA’s efforts to develop protection criteria for a particularly hazardous type of stored commodity. 18 Mar 2013 19:07:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/6yEFPhgRi8Y/newsReleaseDetails.asp 4A1D67F7-1C0A-4233-AA89-F7E7307EA0BE http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61086 March 18, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up to develop a guide to assist fire departments in understanding and implementing NFPA standards. Understanding and Implementing Standards (PDF, 10 MB) examines three major NFPA standards relating to safety and health and offers clarification, identifies manageable steps, and highlights available resources to help departments reach their safety goals. Information regarding the standards making process is also provided. 18 Mar 2013 18:56:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/zYwFBtYetiI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 0B167C74-4CBC-4CB5-8180-1C3114191960 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61082 March 15, 2013 – The Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) Coalition has announced the release of a new report, “Lessons from Waldo Canyon” and a companion video, “Creating Fire Adapted Communities: A Case Study from Colorado Springs and the Waldo Canyon Fire.” Both the video and report will be available through the Fire Adapted Communities website on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. 15 Mar 2013 19:32:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/G-T34xKkBFg/newsReleaseDetails.asp FF844E85-1324-40E7-AD7E-51EAB85654B0 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61065 March 15, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is working in conjunction with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to address the need for first responders to receive instruction on handling emergency situations involving electric vehicles. 15 Mar 2013 19:32:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/c-Tn7wDM6fQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp C06B161A-E685-4285-9F54-E527151CC387 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=61066 March 5, 2013 – The Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has created a presentation highlighting the dangers of lightweight construction and the corresponding benefits of home fire sprinklers. 6 Mar 2013 20:31:31 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/pPbsnJCBAxE/newsReleaseDetails.asp E5D6C306-BB2F-4E3C-ABC6-476685D760B9 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60845 ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is honoring the tradition of spring cleaning, along with its friends at Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, by reminding customers what they can do in the home to stay fire safe, especially from electrical fires. In participating markets across the country, Domino’s will utilize its pizza boxes to deliver fire safety tips throughout the month of March. 4 Mar 2013 14:06:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ofC7fet5wYM/newsReleaseDetails.asp AC0FA836-3ECD-420F-AAD7-14B35AEC4AE0 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60763 February 22, 2013 – First responders from all across southern California , their families and California State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover were on hand today as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced its’ partnership with LEGOLAND® California Resort to serve as the Park’s presenting fire safety partner, providing lifesaving safety information. 22 Feb 2013 20:33:01 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/PcRC-pHxq0A/newsReleaseDetails.asp 615333A1-B280-43D9-9DC7-6AE4587D78D3 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60648 February 15, 2013 – The recent tragic fire at Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil is reminiscent of The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island in 2003. As the 10th anniversary of The Station fire is nearing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering expanded resources on its webpage on nightclub and assembly fires. The Kiss nightclub fire is ranked third on NFPA’s list of the deadliest nightclub fires in the world; The Station is ranked tenth. 15 Feb 2013 21:32:45 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/zwfvTl50-so/newsReleaseDetails.asp 224D581C-EAA1-4B27-A4F7-DBB7747F90D5 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60583 February 15, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is marking the 10th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire that occurred in Rhode Island with a plea to the public to be cautious and keep safety in mind when visiting nightclubs or similar venues. The Station fire occurred on February 20, 2003 and killed 100 people. 15 Feb 2013 21:32:45 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/orAecoMvXN0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 81F28F0F-8C95-45B1-8F6A-B6581E495234 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60584 February 15, 2013 – To a first grader, not being able to find his/her favorite book may feel like an emergency. But does it warrant calling 9-1-1? The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) comprehensive fire safety curriculum Learn Not to Burn (LNTB) Level 1 can help children answer this question. 15 Jan 2013 15:12:17 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/jNZZsu3qAIY/newsReleaseDetails.asp 67FD809F-DFBA-4402-A148-457B6DCBFE13 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60558 January 30, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is collaborating with ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Hannah Storm on a series of home fire safety PSAs. As the Super Bowl approaches, these messages encourage the public to take care when using their grills. For PSAs and safety information visit, www.nfpa.org/hannah. 31 Jan 2013 17:04:57 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ByF5DakbewI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 93B8D6DF-3D34-45F8-A095-F51ABB7FA3AD http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60356 January 25, 2012— Registration for the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 5th Backyards & Beyond® Wildland Fire Education Conference is now available online. The conference will be held November 14 – 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah where experts and stakeholders will gather to discuss wildfire safety issues and best practices for reducing risks. With more than 50 breakout sessions in five educational tracks, the Backyards and Beyond conference offers leading wildland fire experts, community planners, civic leaders, homeowners and residents, insurance professionals, landscape architects, and physical and social researchers and scientists an opportunity to build relationships and explore answers to important wildland fire safety questions that can be taken back to communities and the workplace. 25 Jan 2013 18:42:23 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/EKRaV2v1C_0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 1289B695-3703-43B6-A720-968052DCE27D http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60265 January 24, 2013—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors appointed two new members to serve on the Association’s Standards Council for a three-year term effective January 2013: James E. Golinveaux of North Kingstown, R.I., and Bonnie E. Manley of Norfolk, Mass. 25 Jan 2013 16:14:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/oXVdp3DFgy0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 10EB4884-7927-4164-ADDE-D3AFB8F4DD8E http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60258 January 24, 2013—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors appointed two new members to serve on the Association’s Standards Council for a three-year term effective January 2013: James E. Golinveaux of North Kingstown, R.I., and Bonnie E. Manley of Norfolk, Mass. 25 Jan 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/oXVdp3DFgy0/newsReleaseDetails.asp CF419B10-D7D3-4EEF-B562-9FC033315D21 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60258 January 14, 2013 – The Fire Protection Research Foundation’s 17th annual Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Symposium (SUPDET 2013) will be held February 26 through March 1, 2013 at SeaWorld’s Doubletree Orlando. 15 Jan 2013 15:48:33 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/QPD0xU9oTXs/newsReleaseDetails.asp B90DDDA5-0CB6-44F6-BE0E-062A483179C2 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60135 The latest issue of NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), features the rebuilding of St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri which was devastated in May 2011 by one of the most powerful tornadoes ever recorded. 11 Jan 2013 17:01:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/WLR_D-4PJOM/newsReleaseDetails.asp A264D1A8-650F-4F63-85C3-EFDDF62504BF http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=60121 December 20, 2012 – While the winter months are the leading time of year for home fires, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says the post-holiday season presents its own set of fire hazards. Dried out Christmas trees and holiday lighting are among the leading culprits. 20 Dec 2012 19:17:18 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/CipumblLuFI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2F9482B2-14F3-4D53-B257-CE8A62B75437 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59881 December 13, 2012 – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently updated its award-winning Learn Not to Burn (LNTB) preschool program, which teaches young children about fire safety 13 Dec 2012 20:23:02 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/fx6ouAN5gs8/newsReleaseDetails.asp C2B71254-8893-4B7E-A820-FA5819240BF0 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59815 December 12, 2012 – How many strands of mini string lights can you safely connect? How many inches should you cut from the base of a fresh-cut Christmas tree before placing it in water? Not really sure? Then it’s time to sharpen your holiday fire safety smarts with information and resources from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 12 Dec 2012 19:42:11 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/PlU9pHuwSiY/newsReleaseDetails.asp 7AD5CD6C-D36F-4B4A-BB45-C1B604B16AC8 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59779 December 10, 2012 – As temperatures continue to drop in the months ahead, the risk of home heating fires peaks. In fact, December, January and February are the leading months for home fires, when half of all home heating fires occur. 10 Dec 2012 19:19:21 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/GFwnwKI_hBg/newsReleaseDetails.asp B2DA5E98-DDDF-46F1-9111-A3443FF4EDE5 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59736 December 6, 2012 – While a warm home and a hot meal on a cold winter’s day may conjure up thoughts of safety and security, the unfortunate reality is that winter is the leading time of year for home fires in the United States (U.S.). That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) have teamed up to help prevent home fires in the winter months. 6 Dec 2012 17:31:45 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/MidlmjUXvRo/newsReleaseDetails.asp 245F7D89-F4D8-4F39-8155-A1A67FE4536E http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59708 November 19, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has teamed up with Boston Fire Department, Boston Fire Historical Society, Boston Fire Museum, City of Boston Archives, Boston Public Library and Massachusetts General Hospital to form The Cocoanut Grove Coalition to preserve the history of this monumental fire for future generations. The nightclub fire, which occurred in Boston, Mass. on November 28, 1942, resulted in the death of 492 people. It was the deadliest nightclub fire in history. 20 Nov 2012 13:37:37 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/njW4PnSKk5w/newsReleaseDetails.asp 102A3DE4-5046-44EC-9D2C-D482E40E53F5 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59545 November 16, 2012 – While most people consider overeating the greatest peril of Thanksgiving, cooking the day’s feast presents its own risks, too. 16 Nov 2012 15:20:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/RwLykGikpkg/newsReleaseDetails.asp B7CF1B65-C673-42E2-A9E8-F3F352B1943E http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=59533 November 14, 2012 – The latest issue of NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), features a retrospective on the 70th anniversary of Boston’s Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire, one of the deadliest in U.S. history where 492 people died as a result of the fire. 14 Nov 2012 21:55:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/vZS3cTtw6Ck/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5553064F-6495-42A1-B3EA-07B7E9ECE5F9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/sF5YUjSq4SU/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 26, 2012 ? The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program today reached a milestone in announcing the 800th community to earn recognition as a Firewise Communities/USA® site. Vansant Mobile Home Park #2 in Cullman County, Alabama, is the latest neighborhood to take action to improve residents’ safety from threats posed by brush, grass and forest fires. And it’s the first to showcase the efforts of a state forestry staffer whose commitment included her own investment in mitigation work on her property. 26 Oct 2012 16:17:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/R_7fiB9hORY/newsReleaseDetails.asp 1B2CA322-DD06-4456-9DE5-871CE78827AE http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/wV9Zpcs3_qA/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 15, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named Aron Anderson planner of its Fire Adapted Communities® (FAC) initiative. Anderson will assist NFPA in providing technical support of its FAC web content, conducting research and developing and providing technical training. He is located in NFPA’s Denver, Colorado field office. 15 Oct 2012 13:26:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/rf9QfhDS34A/newsReleaseDetails.asp C61473E9-2E58-41CD-B63E-E53CB9CE8F35 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/a04e7P0xJxQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 12, 2012 – The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in collaboration with the Chicago and Illinois chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will present Fire Safety Design and Sustainable Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities, November 7 and 8, 2012 at the Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile. 15 Oct 2012 13:26:04 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/eqSIk6xLjWA/newsReleaseDetails.asp A829D3DE-00BB-41E4-A04D-F57DABB5F616 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Wfo3_KnMgBQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 10, 2012 – According to a new report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking remains top cause of home structure fires. U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 371,700 home structure fires annually between 2006 and 2010. These fires caused an estimated average of 2,590 civilian deaths and $7.2 billion in direct property damage yearly. 10 Oct 2012 20:26:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/_C9s0g_uRYM/newsReleaseDetails.asp B532BF81-4914-4E53-B865-52C925BED455 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/V-EnogO80rI/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 10, 2012 – Sixteen fire chiefs from around the world participated in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Urban Fire Forum in Quincy, Mass. October 4-7. Also in attendance was United States Fire Administrator Chief Ernest Mitchell. 10 Oct 2012 20:26:16 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/aKiENZmNWsE/newsReleaseDetails.asp D7869017-4F57-418F-9833-90B173471E06 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/f2KQlfp2gLs/newsReleaseDetails.asp ANN ARBOR, Mich., October 1, 2012 – Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Sparky the Fire Dog® for the fifth consecutive year to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the nation. 1 Oct 2012 20:01:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/KE_F6XBaHJs/newsReleaseDetails.asp CB7AF55A-D6FA-4881-BBE3-0BA80CD53C9D http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/6zaVW9-lln0/newsReleaseDetails.asp October 4, 2012 – Hundreds of children and families filled the LEGO® City Stage at LEGOLAND® Florida to kick off Fire Prevention Week (FPW) (Oct. 7-13) with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and heard about a number of special activities aimed at providing lifesaving fire safety information to visitors that will take place during the month of October. 4 Oct 2012 18:29:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/mC6hRR735s0/newsReleaseDetails.asp FA0BB5C8-6A25-41E2-8325-454861B9E534 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/d4Z42XqkppA/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 26, 2012 – Cooking equipment-related fires are the leading cause of U.S. fire loss, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). During the five-year-period of 2006-2010, cooking equipment was involved in an average of 157,300 reported home structure fires, with associated losses of 380 civilian deaths, 4,920 civilian injuries and $794 million in direct property damage per year. 1 Oct 2012 20:00:57 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ggQha2ztVrU/newsReleaseDetails.asp 6FA34E3E-B89E-4C23-B9E4-9E9F5BE70CFA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/tZmFKY3sYvw/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 25, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced today it is teaming up with The Home Depot and Kidde to help raise awareness of fire safety throughout October with nationwide in-store fire safety workshops for kids and adults. In addition, The Home Depot will donate 50,000 Kidde 10-year sealed lithium battery smoke alarms to local fire departments across the United States. Home Depot associates will be providing fire safety education through the month of October. In addition, a donation will be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s “Be a Hero, Save a Hero” initiative. 1 Oct 2012 20:00:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/sqIFqSnFGBU/newsReleaseDetails.asp B398E035-3650-4551-A5CC-57E9CBDDBE68 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/kRc98YkXtOs/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 25, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual awareness campaign, Fire Prevention Week, is slated for October 7-13. The non-profit fire safety organization is reminding the public to, ‘Have 2 Ways Out’, the theme for this year’s effort which focuses on the importance of having multiple escape routes in the event of a fire. 1 Oct 2012 20:00:21 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/U7CjLUuNmLM/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5D85B691-E022-41A3-992C-1941D55F2DB6 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/HvT4-DTaDU0/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 21, 2012 – After one of the hottest and driest winters and summers on record, many communities across the country are experiencing increased risk for wildfires. This year has demonstrated the trend that wildfires are burning larger than ever, and the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program is urging homeowners to take action to reduce the risk of losing their homes and property to wildfires. 1 Oct 2012 20:00:05 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/jn2dpRyGB_s/newsReleaseDetails.asp 0665E424-598F-4506-B9D2-583828A592B4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/EBNPBGwDeb0/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 19, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today announced that the Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) program, which it administers, recently received reaccreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee. The vote to accredit came at a recent meeting of the accreditation committee. 1 Oct 2012 19:59:50 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/8h_0XRjoFM0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 170F75D5-1A48-4966-BFA1-BD32478B6C91 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/XGNgpncX4KE/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 19, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certification Department announced today that it is teaming up with Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) to increase the geographic availability of its Certified Fire Inspector I certification examinations. 20 Sep 2012 16:46:03 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Pen6uQPkIOo/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5BEE6509-C09B-4747-93C5-84302DE56143 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/mGR2ty9yy-M/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 21, 2012 – After one of the hottest and driest winters and summers on record, many communities across the country are experiencing increased risk for wildfires. This year has demonstrated the trend that wildfires are burning larger than ever, and the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise Communities Program is urging homeowners to take action to reduce the risk of losing their homes and property to wildfires. 21 Sep 2012 16:38:15 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/jn2dpRyGB_s/newsReleaseDetails.asp A23347E7-CF70-492F-8C7E-BDDF9CB5E42B http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/EBNPBGwDeb0/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 12, 2012 – The latest issue of the NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), analyzes the deadly Comayagua, Honduras prison fire that occurred this past February and how certain NFPA codes and standards can address potential causes of further disasters of the sort in Latin America. The Waldo Canyon Fire was the costliest in Colorado’s history, burning over 18,000 acres and nearly 350 buildings. The NFPA Journal feature story After Waldo Canyon takes a look at what pre-mitigation lessons can be learned from the blaze. 12 Sep 2012 20:19:41 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/rDIInln0UwQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp 83A3FA4B-530D-43B7-9AF6-6AB13C1EE98F http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nTuVhKIRxtc/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 10, 2012 – In an effort to make digital versions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards easier to use across multiple platforms while maintaining necessary copyright protection, NFPA announced it will no longer use digital rights management (DRM) that locks down PDFs to a specific device but instead will employ a social DRM strategy. 10 Sep 2012 19:08:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/a1mtwkrWOB4/newsReleaseDetails.asp 6FB50147-1A2C-444F-95B1-344F64CE87E9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/dMFaFxpvJWk/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 10, 2012 — FM Global, one of the world’s largest business property insurers, today partnered with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to fulfill requests of 80 fire departments across the country for fire safety education materials geared toward children and others during Fire Prevention Week. The effort is part of Sparky’s Wish List™: Partnering for Fire-Safe Communities, which is helping local fire departments facing tight budgets obtain life-saving educational materials. 10 Sep 2012 19:08:01 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/KKOkV4GgLuA/newsReleaseDetails.asp 35E245C5-DF28-46EE-8DD4-FD6987B36A68 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/h80h2atjI_o/newsReleaseDetails.asp September 4, 2012 – NFPA has named Gary Honold as the regional director for the northwest region. Honold will focus on improving fire, building, and life safety in his region by working with state and local authorities, to promote NFPA services and the adoption of NFPA codes and standards in nine states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, N. Dakota, Oregon, S. Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. In addition, he will also support research and public education, and participate in other activities related to fire safety that affect his region. 4 Sep 2012 14:35:35 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/a4lC57FjL0c/newsReleaseDetails.asp FEEF3AE1-F28C-4A85-8B92-B7A9B81DF919 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/HdHUaj7gBFA/newsReleaseDetails.asp August 30, 2012 -- Designing Digitally, Inc. was recently awarded a contract to create educational and engaging E-Learning developments for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These E-Learning modules are focused on the dissemination of the National Fire Protection Association's standards, specifically NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 30 Aug 2012 18:06:42 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Sys0GIsW0ao/newsReleaseDetails.asp E5DEAA2D-B10D-4B64-A9DE-747284B304AD http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/QVVyeMqBAzU/newsReleaseDetails.asp August 27, 2012 – The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program launched a new Firewise toolkit, available at no cost online. Firewise is a national program that emphasizes community involvement and provides important information for residents to reduce the risk of wildland fire igniting homes. 27 Aug 2012 17:17:21 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ORWGb3OJcOk/newsReleaseDetails.asp 20C220E3-6AF3-4FF1-B7DA-B0609D32F5B8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nkvgrngjeJg/newsReleaseDetails.asp Dozens of fires sparked by high temperatures, severe drought conditions and strong winds have blanketed the western part of the U.S. including Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and California, making this fire season one of the worst in history for area residents. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), nearly 43,000 fires burning 6.4 million acres have been reported across the West since January, and officials predict more wildfires will erupt due to continued dry heat and increased thunderstorms across the region. 16 Aug 2012 21:38:08 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/TsbZuBeU0x4/newsReleaseDetails.asp ED4C6B31-6AC7-4625-AB36-27987F952805 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/S-oj657N4QQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and LEGOLAND® Florida are teaming up to raise awareness for fire safety with the launch of a The Big Test Video Contest. Members of the public are encouraged to video record their rendition of “Put the Wet Stuff on the Hot Stuff,” based on the song and performance from The Big Test Show at LEGOLAND Florida. Video submissions will be accepted August 13 – September 12, 2012. Visit www.nfpa.org/legoland for details. 13 Aug 2012 22:30:37 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/wEFvRZk3v7Q/newsReleaseDetails.asp 6B5DF7FD-59E8-41CA-A39B-DFFF6C9E5BC6 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ZtzzmQ9Tlvs/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International are co-hosting the 3rd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit to be held October 18, 2012 at the COBO Center in Detroit. The program addresses electric vehicle safety issues related to codes and standards and is aimed at planning for improved safety as the number of these vehicles continues to increase on roadways. A reception will take place on the evening of October 17th which includes admission to the SAE Convergence 2012 Exhibition. 13 Aug 2012 22:31:06 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/HwNSWruscH8/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5ED7341F-A6BA-41C7-B363-D9DB9B213CFF http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/cDOEd37I6mo/newsReleaseDetails.asp NFPA and IAFC release new free resource aimed at helping reduce them 8 Aug 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/kaUBHJGTl1o/newsReleaseDetails.asp 759D52CA-2ECC-4A5B-A89D-7B51994678BD http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/A9nOjlVPAds/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its 5th Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 14 – 16, 2013, and is now accepting proposals for educational presentations. The conference is organized by NFPA’s Wildland Fire Operations Division and Firewise® Communities Program. 2 Aug 2012 15:17:30 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/mdWfrh5ThWw/newsReleaseDetails.asp FDB3B202-7C08-4236-A27F-66671C1F4FB2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/pngZbdxfQNU/newsReleaseDetails.asp The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in collaboration with the Chicago and Illinois chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers and the Center for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will present Fire Safety Design and Sustainable Buildings: Challenges and Opportunities, November 7 and 8, 2012 at the Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile. 31 Jul 2012 21:54:41 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/msD2QUfMyC0/newsReleaseDetails.asp 52521102-17C3-4B1E-887D-B2D2AA6AC4FB http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/FWUfonL-hn4/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the launch of its online electric vehicle safety training course for first responders. The online curriculum is based on the classroom-style sessions currently being delivered across the country. The online version, which allows students to participate regardless of their location, aims to ensure that members of the fire service and other first responder communities have access to this important training. 26 Jul 2012 21:51:47 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/_57zmColucs/newsReleaseDetails.asp 38B862C0-F12D-40FB-ADF5-53C515BB1B3C http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/uTtWpYxLeFs/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund Committee awarded scholarships to four students who have exhibited academic excellence and great interest in rescue, fire and life safety and engineering. The scholarships are awarded each year to recognize students for their pursuit of careers in these fields. 25 Jul 2012 21:04:03 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/BSgxTyRQZp4/newsReleaseDetails.asp 42BED684-4809-4EE2-9E0B-FECAB0D5F1A3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/_d4ocgsG0Jo/newsReleaseDetails.asp The latest issue of the NFPA Journal®, the official magazine of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focuses on recent fire and life safety upgrades to Fenway Park and the Statue of Liberty; NFPA codes and standards played a significant role. 12 Jul 2012 21:32:01 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/SrD_xL31J2s/newsReleaseDetails.asp 548BB681-F19E-457E-A6CE-8CB6EC0084B3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/4jWEFNngjY8/newsReleaseDetails.asp More than 160 code officials, fire officers, architects, plan reviewers, organizations and businesses have shown their support for the Coalition for Current Safety Codes (CCSC), and the number is growing daily. The coalition is advancing public safety in the built environment by advocating states and municipal jurisdictions adopt current building, fire prevention, sustainable, electrical and life safety codes. The alliance, announced on June 5, was formed by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 12 Jul 2012 21:31:06 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/oI0sX8VKXe4/newsReleaseDetails.asp BC8666B8-394B-49EA-9084-1D9FFA61E899 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/1ioaTUYXm_A/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Marsh Risk Consulting Worldwide are teaming up to present 2012 EuroCon in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The three day conference is slated to take place at the Passengers Cruise Terminal, November 12 -14, 2012. 12 Jul 2012 21:31:37 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/_F5dZV5ykXg/newsReleaseDetails.asp 616F15B9-66C6-4CAD-A689-CB94E2E9B44A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/PuZYTBy4wxY/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a safety alert on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facepiece lenses. Among other things, NFPA is recommending that fire departments, fire academies, and emergency service organizations inspect all SCBA facepiece lenses before and after each use. Any SCBA facepiece lens found to have cracks, crazing, bubbling, deformation, discoloring, gaps or holes should be immediately removed from service and a replacement issued. 12 Jul 2012 21:30:47 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/FDonUrk9O5s/newsReleaseDetails.asp 63621860-4026-46C0-871D-8324E66E6BD9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/nUMmxkcn_wI/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Firewise® Communities Program announces its 2014 Calendar Firewise Day Photo Contest and invites photo enthusiasts to submit their favorite, original photographs of their community’s Firewise Day events or activities. Winning entries will be displayed in the 2014 Firewise calendar. The contest runs from July 2, 2012 through November 2, 2012. 27 Jun 2012 15:31:22 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/z6YlO7PjmhI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 1A076516-11D7-4CC7-BB6B-210D35440806 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Eo2khnbjIZM/newsReleaseDetails.asp According to a recent study, “Addressing Community Wildfire Risk: A Review and Assessment of Regulatory and Planning Tools,” released by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), collaboration and outreach and education programs are needed to achieve the greatest impact in reducing community wildfire risk. 27 Jun 2012 15:30:53 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/SUW9G3Y1ipQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp 4C1DB543-C328-4009-925F-3C8D53097A57 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/eUF2OQkEdN0/newsReleaseDetails.asp Just in time for Fourth of July, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its Fireworks report which explores fire and injury dangers related to consumer fireworks. The report shows that in 2010 alone, an estimated 15,500 reported fires were started by fireworks and 8,600 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. It also shows that there are more fires on a typical Fourth of July than any other day of the year. Fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any other cause of fires. 21 Jun 2012 21:12:59 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/KN0GNBqlWsQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp 39279AD0-4B09-4337-8A67-0A9B1AF73C52 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/GKS-R-TFvx8/newsReleaseDetails.asp NFPA released its annual Firefighter Fatality Report showing a total of 61 on-duty firefighter deaths in the United States in 2011, the lowest annual total of firefighter deaths for the second consecutive year, as well as the lowest annual total in 35 years. The number of firefighter deaths has also sharply decreased over the past three years, a dramatic decline from 105 deaths in 2008. NFPA released the results during a special session at the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. 12 Jun 2012 21:01:24 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/p55pvdRA030/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5A9314AE-3EDB-4EC1-8C02-C64CC4BE2F4A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/xnWwsRUq4Bw/newsReleaseDetails.asp NFPA announced the 2012 Fire Prevention Week theme as “Have Two Ways Out!” to encourage families across the country to prioritize fire escape planning and practice. From October 7-13, 2012, NFPA blazes the trail for home fire safety and leads the campaign to have a home fire escape plan that prepares families to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. 12 Jun 2012 21:01:24 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Ouvx-QqzSLQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp 7C701918-FCBF-4291-BE8F-CCAC65DE0C6A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/jGp-2-GpzDY/newsReleaseDetails.asp Every year the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the organization in the development of codes and standards. Awards will be presented to 14 individuals at the NFPA Conference & Expo taking place this week in Las Vegas. 11 Jun 2012 21:20:20 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ye-Xmke9Gno/newsReleaseDetails.asp A72FF005-E875-4E60-A16E-EE64F8689F09 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/8qfadOr86j4/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize achievements in fire and life safety today at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo. 11 Jun 2012 21:20:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/lW6xuB4kDhg/newsReleaseDetails.asp 401409E8-2E11-40E7-9244-5107B2954224 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/pCvRCG4SXOw/newsReleaseDetails.asp The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced the re-election of officers and election of new members to the Board of Directors today at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. 11 Jun 2012 21:20:19 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/UOQ8nDBlr2M/newsReleaseDetails.asp 73BFFAE3-AFBE-4DB8-AFD2-FA308480747D http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/rqgEpDsLQ4g/newsReleaseDetails.asp In the midst of wildfire season throughout much of the country, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Ad Council announce the launch of a new public service advertising (PSAs) campaign, Fire Adapted Communities, which aims to help individuals prepare their homes and communities for the threat of wildfire. 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