Feed Editor 12 Mar 2007 19:48:06 GMT NFPA news releases 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 NFPA announces Firewise Photo Contest Seeking photos to be featured in official 2013 Firewise calendar 2 Feb 2012 19:48:02 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/gkfWepJK_w0/newsReleaseDetails.asp D74B38AF-449A-454D-B564-E126F7C3ED5C http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=55141 National trends in delivery of health and long-term care and the implications for safety codes and standards to be discussed Health Care Summit to be held on March 28 1 Feb 2012 20:17:51 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/9LAV_UcJjYs/newsReleaseDetails.asp 91B3B77F-6085-4EA6-9AD9-7723DCBA3060 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=55113 Fire Protection Research Foundation and NFPA to host global seminar in Europe High challenge storage protection to be discussed 19 Jan 2012 14:47:54 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ZiFYiU32QQM/newsReleaseDetails.asp 41B0B40F-293C-4C1A-B181-E759B3A11239 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54931 Fire Protection Research Foundation to host symposium on fire suppression, detection and signaling Emergency communications strategies to be featured 18 Jan 2012 21:52:58 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/gXrTYVouC9Q/newsReleaseDetails.asp 7DFE3D6A-00A6-4B2D-B7FC-D2A34DEBABFF http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54927 NFPA awards 2012 Warren E. Isman Educational Grant to the Salina Fire Department HazMat Response Team 12 Jan 2012 17:11:14 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/EeiNzfXLvFo/newsReleaseDetails.asp 20EC810A-2067-4D78-A6D8-17FA90C3B2F7 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54842 Fire hazards of hoarding covered in latest issue of NFPA Journal Operating room fires, heliports safety, and Life Safety Code also featured 9 Jan 2012 20:57:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/0ezyXZCzaYg/newsReleaseDetails.asp AA000D09-AD01-4723-A090-1D6276ECEAEA http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54810 Application procedures announced for the 2012 Harvard Fire Executive Fellowship Program 9 Jan 2012 20:57:48 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/4inL-08715g/newsReleaseDetails.asp A7DEA3F6-7D73-4992-AA3A-9A3C561B5F0F http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54808 Children, older adults and people with disabilities at higher risk for scald burns NFPA releases new scald prevention tip sheet 6 Jan 2012 18:40:12 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ziMmSQ65Zrc/newsReleaseDetails.asp 4B4AC221-10EC-4FBD-8776-2929C4FC12B2 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54765 Holiday tragedies prompt warnings on winter fires In the aftermath of a number of deadly holiday fires, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges the public to take simple steps to protect their family and property from fire. According to NFPA, December, January and February are the top months for home fire deaths. 28 Dec 2011 16:07:11 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/rV_AVOAO4sg/newsReleaseDetails.asp CB67BBB6-893A-4BE3-8DAD-D3A6F8900B8B http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54630 Post-holiday safety for peak fire months 21 Dec 2011 19:35:01 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Z4REUxCk7qI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2FCCBC15-45B3-4175-97B5-6534227CF06D http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54583 Second Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit focused on codes and standards implementation 21 Dec 2011 19:35:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/t6AfDjSmSxI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 53EE0306-19F7-4D8A-9B63-D52CCE8F4539 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54584 MA fire officials and NFPA speak out against Board of Building Regulations and Standards 13 Dec 2011 16:22:42 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/PbRbbU5WrM4/newsReleaseDetails.asp C4C04B99-69E5-45C8-9B2F-A64EFA3CAC4E http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54447 Fire Protection Research Foundation releases report on effectiveness of home cooking safety technologies Action plan developed to mitigate home cooking fires 7 Dec 2011 21:51:14 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/2G2omh2HYEc/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2B7D4EAC-FC7D-4237-9C93-F4A8829082C6 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54410 High-rise fires cause quarter billion dollars of property damage a year 5 Dec 2011 18:09:29 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/oYLlvR3f7-E/newsReleaseDetails.asp 794FA401-D4FA-421D-BA4F-83B30398E081 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54351 Christmas tree fires likely to be more serious than average home fires 5 Dec 2011 18:09:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/AH-SPsbx81c/newsReleaseDetails.asp 3FD6646C-508B-438B-B527-E12AD4730756 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54326 Hylton Haynes joins NFPA’s Firewise Communities Program 5 Dec 2011 18:09:29 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/g0oARCsrU0A/newsReleaseDetails.asp 1ECC457C-A041-43C7-99CF-53741C2946D4 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54325 NFPA receives grant to develop Fire Adapted Communities initiative Resources available to help people living in areas prone to wildfire reduce risk of wildfire damage 30 Nov 2011 21:12:32 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Vvd3MOzUF08/newsReleaseDetails.asp 63BBEB89-4011-469B-8447-3074A23E5C61 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54317 Colder temperatures draw NFPA warning on fire hazards NFPA’s simple tips to stay safe and warm this winter 30 Nov 2011 18:21:16 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/0FSEr24Webo/newsReleaseDetails.asp DCB09E5B-1408-4677-8991-BCDDAC50CC51 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54309 NFPA Board extends President Shannon’s contract 29 Nov 2011 19:50:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/5f0l_ouS-oQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp E0EB6751-52D7-4CF8-82C0-499259219E4B http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54295 Out-of-season wildfire triggers safety concerns in Nevada Firewise tips can reduce a home’s risk from wildfire 23 Nov 2011 18:13:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/-dza78zq0_8/newsReleaseDetails.asp 8AD566A9-7685-4BBF-A7B2-733CF9E8B1D0 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54247 Media Availability: Resources available to raise public awareness about cooking fire safety 18 Nov 2011 19:03:28 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/KzIGfssjq88/newsReleaseDetails.asp 408B442F-C828-44F7-843A-BABD49C184E9 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54171 Hudson Joins NFPA as Western Regional Sprinkler Specialist 16 Nov 2011 19:06:10 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/AMoKnF0KBlI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2D9E9311-FF49-43FC-AE21-A82E8EB2C764 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54132 Hudson Joins NFPA as Western Regional Sprinkler Specialist 16 Nov 2011 19:06:10 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/AMoKnF0KBlI/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2D9E9311-FF49-43FC-AE21-A82E8EB2C764 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54132 NFPA and Fire Protection Research Foundation address effectiveness of alternative energy technology safety codes and standards Registration now open for December 6 symposium 14 Nov 2011 21:26:46 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/H63ufSq98lk/newsReleaseDetails.asp 78C40A8F-1825-4748-B3F3-001DAFD18499 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54093 NFPA and USFA join forces again to Put a Freeze on Winter Fires 10 Nov 2011 20:17:25 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/P9w40j8JpEY/newsReleaseDetails.asp D2D1A5FE-55FD-4F20-8503-83E35FFF2382 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54075 Direct property loss from large-loss fires down $298 million from 2009 NFPA Journal details 2010 Large-Loss Fire report, code process for NFPA 56 10 Nov 2011 19:20:56 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/gxj2OAT-JCw/newsReleaseDetails.asp DC705424-0500-4CEE-BBB0-FED7BE4BA2A7 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54071 NFPA and The Center for Campus Fire Safety announce winners of College Fire Safety Video Contest Public vote selected three winners 9 Nov 2011 19:45:23 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/ae90i2FNW_s/newsReleaseDetails.asp B8E7C4D2-4BDD-4B5A-99E1-AF480A28D188 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54043 Thanksgiving is peak day for home cooking fires NFPA urges caution when preparing holiday meals 9 Nov 2011 19:27:38 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/_w3sdoWRW14/newsReleaseDetails.asp 6D7BC291-B953-4409-9F3F-A9B8C40D9760 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54038 Number of firefighter injuries down 8 percent from 2009 Injury figures at their lowest since 1981 8 Nov 2011 19:55:08 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/2QyFD63LDy8/newsReleaseDetails.asp DA8A8A6A-8D76-4E60-8D00-40DC813F43B5 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53998 NFPA sets the record straight on MHI press release Post-standard manufactured homes pose a comparable fire death risk to other one- or two-family homes 8 Nov 2011 19:55:07 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/l8sH6lt6dxU/newsReleaseDetails.asp 5328C4FB-857F-4959-B370-4845D81927C9 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54000 The Fire Protection Research Foundation releases ambulance crash data report Addresses importance of coordinating national data to ensure EMS crew and patient safety 8 Nov 2011 19:55:07 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/gQ53HbWIIVw/newsReleaseDetails.asp F2F78D9D-BA18-4673-9750-3EA00C89CFE6 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=54002 Report cites risks to public safety posed by budget cuts Warns against decisions by municipal officials without adequate knowledge of fire safety and emergency response standards 4 Nov 2011 16:31:43 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/LjJ6ocz_6tw/newsReleaseDetails.asp AD1FF16F-DA51-4C6E-8FBB-1B66E835B3CA http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53945 MA fire officials and NFPA take aim at Board of Building Regulations and Standards Live fire demo shows value of home fire sprinklers 3 Nov 2011 20:29:08 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/EbczaI-zMbQ/newsReleaseDetails.asp B02B192E-EE6E-4E5E-80B4-4BEAD84E0843 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53936 NFPA and Chevrolet provide 10,000 firefighters and first responders with virtual electric safety vehicle training 1 Nov 2011 20:46:26 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/atMezpuLuis/newsReleaseDetails.asp 0B89CFEA-6662-427A-B878-7B1C9558627A http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53916 NFPA releases state-level fire service needs assessment for every U.S. state Findings based on Third Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service with comparisons to earlier studies 28 Oct 2011 15:27:52 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/pGX60rWrCOM/newsReleaseDetails.asp AB650E8A-487F-4E8A-AB30-D288B4074751 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53810 NFPA hosts Urban Fire Forum 27 Oct 2011 19:44:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/Wj-BmoWpxTs/newsReleaseDetails.asp 27AFED03-6987-4680-8919-A0872A540D71 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53818 Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms 27 Oct 2011 15:02:34 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/MgslyP-t_Cc/newsReleaseDetails.asp 2038CF98-8B4F-40F0-9D86-37B88F34EB46 http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53774 NFPA Journal releases special issue on wildland fire safety Challenges and solutions related to the increasing wildfire problem are explored 20 Oct 2011 20:36:39 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nfpanewsreleases/~3/CUo4r-n9WhU/newsReleaseDetails.asp 244CAC70-01E9-4487-8CE0-B0AC834091FE http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53736 NFPA’s Firewise Communities Program hosts free wildfire safety webinar Features Firewise principles, information and 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