NFPA Podcast

Codes & Standards Information Updates

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:53:26 PST

NFPA's vice president Chris Dubay answers questions about recent changes to the codes & standards document information pages online.

Emergency Evacuation - part 2

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:57:04 PDT

In part two, we hear from Michael Collins the executive director of the National Council on Disability.

Emergency Evacuation - part 1

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:14:43 PDT

Disability consultant Linda Woodbury on the challenges of emergency evacuation for people with disabilities.

NFPA Codes & Standards

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:08:37 PDT

Amy Cronin, division manager of the NFPA Codes & Standards Administration, explains the NFPA document revision process.

The 2010 Edition of NFPA 72

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:22:38 PDT

Lee Richardson, staff liaison to the NFPA 72 Technical Committee answers questions about the new National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Helping Communities Prevent Arson

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:53:38 PDT

Sharon Gamache, NFPA director of high-risk outreach programs, answers questions about our arson prevention programs.

Vacant Homes and Arson

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:31:59 PDT

A Q&A with Columbus Ohio assistant fire chief Karry Ellis about intentionally set fires in empty homes.

Campus Fire Safety

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:26:37 PDT

Campus Firewatch publisher Ed Comeau on an innovative program to arm college students with up-to-date information on campus fire safety. Read more: http://www.nfpa.org/campusfiresafety

Fire Prevention Week Preview

podcast@nfpa.org — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:42:58 PDT

NFPA's Public Education team gives a preview of this year's Fire Prevention Week. For more information visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw

High Rise Building Fires

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:48:58 PDT

NFPA's Dr. John Hall answers questions about the new High Rise Building Fire report.

Lightweight Construction Fire Test

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:09:45 PDT

A Q&A with Bob Backstrom about UL tests on engineered wood construction assemblies.

NFPA's New iTunes Application

podcast@nfpa.org — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:41:37 PDT

Product manager Susan McArdle on our new NFPA 1600 iTunes application.

Firefighter Fatalities Report

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:15:51 PDT

An interview with Rita Fahy, author of the new NFPA Firefighter Fatalities Report.

Patterns of Firefighter Fireground Injuries

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:12:04 PDT

NFPA statistician Michael Karter answers questions about his report on firefighter injuries. Read more about the report: http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=43642

2009 NFPA Conference & Expo

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:11:48 PDT

The speech given by NFPA President Jim Shannon at the Opening Session of this year's NFPA Conference & Expo.

NFPA 80 Updates

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:43:11 PDT

Kristin Collette, NFPA fire protection engineer and staff liaison for NFPA 80, answers questions about the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.

Home Fire Sprinklers

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:05:29 PDT

NFPA President Jim Shannon answers questions about the new Home Fire Sprinkler safety initiative. Read more about it here: http://nfpa.typepad.com/firesprinklerinitiative

Vacant Building Fire Report

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:09:31 PDT

Marty Ahrens, manager of NFPA's Fire Research & Analysis Division, answers questions about the fire risks of vacant buildings.

NFPA 3, Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:58:48 PDT

Former NFPA fire protection engineer David Hague explains the origins and importance of NFPA 3, the organizations newest standard.

Arson Awareness Week

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:25:38 PDT

A look at NFPA s new outreach program to combat arson a concern for communities across the nation.

Updates to NFPA 72

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:38:42 PDT

The National Fire Alarm Code is undergoing some dramatic changes. NFPA's Lee Richardson has the details.

Working at NFPA

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:15:27 PDT

Korean Fire Protection Association s Hojung Ryu shares his experience during NFPA fellowship.

NFPA 400

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:03:57 PDT

NFPA division manager Guy Colonna answers questions about NFPA 400, the new Hazardous Materials Code.

Using Elevators in an Emergency

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:15:03 PDT

NFPA principal life safety engineer Ron Cote on using elevators in an emergency evacuation.

NFPA.ORG's New Look

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:59:32 PDT

NFPA web publisher Mike Hazell answers questions about the newly redesigned NFPA website.

Fire Safety Challenges in Storage Occupancies

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:57:26 PDT

Public Fire Protection director Curt Varone on the challenges of fighting fires in mega-storage facilities.

Research "Renaissance"

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:49:13 PDT

A surge in important new research promises to revolutionize how the fire service does its job. Fire Protection Research Director Casey Grant explains.

Evacuation solutions for people with disabilities

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:16:36 PST

The NFPA's Lisa Braxton interviews Bill Scott, president of Abilities Unlimited, about the importance of pre-planning evacuation options.

March 2009

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:24:12 PST

Fighting fires at massive storage occupancies; a "renaissance" in fire protection; and the importance of safety planning for people with disabilities.

February 2009

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:57:07 PST

A major new public safety initiative; a sneak peek at the 2009 NFPA Conference; and the dangers of carbon monoxide explained.

Message for President Obama

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:37:02 PST

NFPA President on the key fire and life safety issues that need to be addressed by the new Obama Administration.

January 2009

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:27:54 PST

Updates to NFPA s Health Care Facilities Code, a look ahead for the NFPA Journal, and NFPA President James Shannon on the association s goals for 2009.

Thermal Capacity of Protective Clothing report

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:45:43 PST

Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, answers questions about the new "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report.

December 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:36:55 PST

The "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report, an inside look at the new Urban Fire Safety Task Force, and a brief introduction to NFPA's E-Learning training curriculum.

2008 Home Heating Survey

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:59:44 PST

NFPA's Lorraine Carli and Scott Conner from the American Red Cross talk about the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

The EQ Hazardous Waste Facility Fire Investigation

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:00:41 PST

Chemical Safety Board investigator Robert Hall answers questions about the North Carolina blaze.

November 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:37:40 PST

Lessons learned from the EQ hazardous waste facility fire, the challenges of integrating building systems, and the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

October 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:49:53 PDT

The new Home Fire Sprinkler Cost Assessment report, answering questions about AFCIs, and what's new with Fire Prevention Week.

Lake View School Fire

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:30:18 PDT

Fire Protection Research Foundation Director Casey Grant on one the largest life-loss fires in U.S. history.

Positive Pressure Ventilation Test

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:28:42 PDT

NIST researcher Steve Kerber answers questions about recent Positive Pressure Ventilation tests.

September 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:53:20 PDT

The Collinwood School Fire tragedy, installing sprinklers in off-campus housing at Wesleyan University, and positive pressure ventilation testing in Ohio.

2008 Fire Prevention Week Interview - Part 1

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:33:41 PDT

NFPA's public education team highlight what's new for this year's Fire Prevention Week.

2008 Fire Prevention Week Interview - Part 2

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:32:37 PDT

NFPA's public education team highlight what's new for this year's Fire Prevention Week.

Electrical System Aging Research Project

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:38:58 PDT

UL engineers Dave Dini and John Drengenberg answering questions about a new study on the effect age has on a home s wiring.

August 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:33:08 PDT

Smoke alarm performance, the new Residential Electrical System Aging Research Project, and a preview of the content available for this year's Fire Prevention Week.

Love Theatre Tour Presentation - Part 3

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:25:59 PDT

A behind-the-scenes look at the fire protection systems in place at one of Las Vegas' high-tech theaters.

Love Theatre Tour Presentation - Part 2

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:22:53 PDT

A behind-the-scenes look at the fire protection systems in place at one of Las Vegas' high-tech theaters.

Love Theatre Tour Presentation - Part 1

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:18:01 PDT

A behind-the-scenes look at the fire protection systems in place at one of Las Vegas' high-tech theaters.

Tunnel Fire Detection Project

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:52:54 PDT

Kathleen Almand, Executive Director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, on the new tunnel fire detection study.

July 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:25:10 PDT

NFPA s annual firefighter fatality report, a look at the new fire detection study for tunnels, and experts sound off on the dangers of fireworks.

General Session Address

podcast@nfpa.org — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:51:44 PDT

NFPA President Jim Shannon's speech given at the 2008 WSC&E. Get the transcript at http://nfpa.typepad.com/wsce.

June 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:45:54 PDT

Highlighting a few of the studies coming out of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the effectiveness of Fire Safe Cigarettes, and we unveil a new safety song for Fire Prevention Week.

NFPA's Latino Outreach Program

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:52:00 PDT

Sharon Gamache, NFPA's director of high risk programs, and Alberto Olmos, the president of the National Association of Hispanic firefighters talk about new safety programs for the Latino community.

Updates to NFPA 1 - Uniform Fire Code

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:34:49 PDT

NFPA Senior Fire Service Specialist Martha Curtis details some of the upcoming changes to NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code.

Monte Carlo Hotel Casino Fire

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:01:50 PDT

NFPA Senior Fire Investigator Bob Duval answers questions about the January 2008 fire at the Monte Carlo Hotel Casino.

May 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:42:43 PDT

Updates to NFPA's Uniform Fire Code, the Monte Carlo Hotel Casino Fire in Las Vegas, and a look at the Latino Outreach safety program.

Fire Testing Ethanol Fuels

podcast@nfpa.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:44:37 PDT

Guy Colona, NFPA Assistant Vice President of Chemical Engineering, on the fire hazards of ethanol and ethanol fuels.

Understanding Dust Explosions

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:27:40 PDT

NFPA Sr. Chemical Engineer Amy Spencer and Assistant Vice President Guy Colonna talk about the dangers of dust explosions.

April 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:31:10 PDT

The fire hazards of ethanol, the dangers of dust explosions, and a look ahead to the Love Theater tour at this year s WSCE.

Changes to the NFPA Fireworks Standard

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:19:36 PDT

Secretary of NFPA s Standards Council, Milosh Puchovsky explains why the Standards Council is considering additional changes to the Fireworks Code.

March 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:51:05 PST

The latest NFPA statistics on sprinkler performance, some proposed changes to the NFPA standard on consumer fireworks, and a sneak peak at the Uh-Ohs.

The Station Nighclub Fire - Part 2

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:08:27 PST

Robert Duval, NFPA Sr. Fire Investigator, talks about being at the scene the day after the fire.

The Station Nighclub Fire - Part 1

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:54:57 PST

NFPA VP of Field Operations Gary Keith on the aftermath of the Station nightclub fire.

February 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:50:47 PST

The fifth anniversary of the Station nightclub fire, preventing fire in Mississippi, and the pre-conference seminars at the upcoming World Safety Conference & Exposition.

January 2008

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:23:53 PST

2007 - the year in review, the dangers of carbon monoxide, and a preview of the upcoming World Safety Conference & Exposition.

The 2007 Home Heating Report

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:03:33 PST

NFPA Assistant Vice President of Research and Analysis Dr. John Hall on the safety statistics for space heaters.

The Cocoanut Grove Fire - Part 2

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:19:18 PST

Dr. Saul Davis talks about what is was like living through the worst nightclub fire in U.S. history.

December 2007

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:01:00 PST

A look at space heater safety, preventing holiday fire hazards, and a survivor of the Cocoanut Grove fire tells his story.

Large Loss Wildfires

podcast@nfpa.org — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:46:42 PST

Jim Smalley, NFPA's manager of Wildland Fire Protection division, on reducing wildfire damage.

The Cocoanut Grove Fire

podcast@nfpa.org — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:50:22 PST

Casey Grant, author of "The Last Dance at the Cocoanut Grove," returns to the scene of the country's worst nightclub fire.

November 2007

podcast@nfpa.org — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:21:56 PST

A major milestone for the Fire Safe Cigarettes campaign, lessons learned from the recent California wildfires, and a look back on the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history.

October 2007

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:33:09 PDT

Changes to the 2008 National Electrical Code, celebrating 100 years of the NFPA Journal, and the importance of a home escape plan.

FPW Public Service Announcement

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:23:15 PDT

Judy Comoletti, the assistant vice president of public education, introduces the new PSAs for Fire Prevention Week.

September 2007

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:02:58 PDT

An update on the Fire Safe Cigarette campaign, changes to NFPA 99, and an introduction to the nec-plus subscription service.

Changes to NFPA 99

podcast@nfpa.org — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:33:36 PDT

An extended interview about the upcoming overhaul to NFPA 99, the safety standard for Health Care Facilities.