QUINCY, Mass.—Much has changed in the nearly four decades since the America Burning report was issued in 1973 and revisited in 1980. The number of fires and fire deaths in the United States has ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presents a series of awards that recognize outstanding achievements in fire and life safety. Following are this year’s winners of the Harry C.

June 19, 2023 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Fire Protection Research Foundation have announced the winners of the Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal and the Harry C.

January 25, 2021 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is currently considering the development of a new standard for the fire protection of cannabis facilities that would provide clear ...

QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced a major update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards ...

After months of deliberation and a lengthy voting process, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently announced that NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code has been approved.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) are accelerating joint efforts to end the destruction of homes and communities by wildfire ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that the project on Validating Cleaning Procedures for Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was awarded the 2024 Fire Protection ...

July 20, 2020 — As states continue working to find ways to safely re-open, many jurisdictions have allowed the use of tents among restaurants and other businesses. In response, the National Fire ...

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees. Effective January 1, 2021, ...

Flash fire is a serious hazard in many workplace environments. Workers in the following industries could be exposed to locations that are at risk for flash fire: chemical processing, petrochemical ...

Image Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) About the Author: Lawrence B. Russell is a principal specialist at NFPA. He is responsible for nine fire prevention and life safety standards ...