Heating homes attributed to uptick in home fires: 9 steps to avoid a winter home fire
According to NFPA 2019-2023 data, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual estimated average of 38,881 home heating ...
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NFPA Board of Directors Announces Three New Appointments and Re-Appointments to NFPA Standards Council
January 21, 2025 – The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of three new members to the NFPA Standards Council: Guy Colonna ...
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Experts say space heaters are one of the main causes of fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are one of the leading causes of fires in U.S. homes. I ...
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Dumb New Electrical Code Could Doom Most Common EV Charging
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) publishes a new National Electric Code every three years, and we almost never notice or care. But the next one, NFPA 70 2026, has the Society of ...
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NFPA signs MoU with Dammam Airports Company to strengthen fire and life safety
DACO will collaborate with the association to deliver education, training, and certification for fire safety professionals ...
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IL State Fire Marshal urging fire safety action after deadly fires
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging state residents to review fire escape plans and safety ...
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Changes to the National Electrical Code Will Enhance the Safety of Firefighters and the Public
The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) and the Big City Fire Working Group (BCF) have reached a major milestone toward introducing ...
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National Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Burns in the Home
Scald Prevention Safety Tip Sheet, scald burns are the second leading cause of all burn injuries. A scald is a burn from close contact with hot liquid or steam. Scalds are the most common type of burn ...