The two-day training offers real-world fire pump testing experience for ITM technicians, AHJs, and facility managers.

The collaboration aims to streamline the workflow for field technicians and safety directors who rely on NFPA codes to ensure compliant installations and operations.

As part of the standards development process, NFPA is inviting stakeholders and the public to participate in the public comment period, open through Jan. 29, 2026.

NFPA has released findings from its third annual industry survey conducted at the NFPA 2025 Conference & Expo.

NFPA completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025, which included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.

Beebe, who has been a section member since 2000, starts the new role on June 17.

This significant public awareness campaigns was created to educate the public and policymakers about the life-saving role of independently developed safety codes and standards — and to defend a system now under threat.

Experiments conducted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation and the Fire Safety Research Institute have demonstrated a potential explosion hazard when fire blankets are used during electric vehicle fire suppression efforts when there is battery involvement.

This move brings the regional team to 16 experts, including three focused exclusively on electrical safety.

Stewart brings with him a wealth of engineering experience across a diverse range of industries and a strong track record of developing specialized equipment and systems.