Fire Protection https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23623-new-ai-model-shows-how-to-evacuate-for-fires-one-safe-step-at-a-time New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time.jpg SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium The symposium will bring together leading experts to address the complex challenges of protecting historic structures, cultural assets, and irreplaceable heritage sites from fire. The symposium will bring together leading experts to address the complex challenges of protecting historic structures, cultural assets, and irreplaceable heritage sites from fire. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23622 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:27:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23622-sfpe-announces-program-and-speakers-for-upcoming-engineering-solutions-symposium SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium.jpg Fire Prevention Week 2026 Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety NFPA has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026, Oct. 4–10. NFPA has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026, Oct. 4–10. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23619 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23619-fire-prevention-week-2026-focuses-on-lithium-ion-battery-charging-safety Fire Prevention Week 2026 Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety.jpg ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600-aspe-announces-2026-convention-and-expo-technical-education-program ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program.jpg PGMA Offers Fire Departments Ready-to-Use Toolkit for Portable Generator Safety Education Free Take It Outside resources help local departments reinforce carbon monoxide prevention before storms, outages and other generator-use events. Free Take It Outside resources help local departments reinforce carbon monoxide prevention before storms, outages and other generator-use events.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23575 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23575-pgma-offers-fire-departments-ready-to-use-toolkit-for-portable-generator-safety-education PGMA Offers Fire Departments Ready-to-Use Toolkit for Portable Generator Safety Education.jpg Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales. Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23561 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23561-telgian-fire-safety-announces-executive-promotion-for-david-jensen Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen.jpg SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals. Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23560 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23560-sfpe-announces-program-and-speakers-for-2026-annual-conference-and-expo SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo .jpg Layers of Protection: Fire Suppression Strategies for Museum Collections Discover how the Baltimore Museum of Art uses layered fire suppression strategies—from wet pipe to preaction to clean agent systems—to protect irreplaceable collections from both fire and water damage. Discover how the Baltimore Museum of Art uses layered fire suppression strategies—from wet pipe to preaction to clean agent systems—to protect irreplaceable collections from both fire and water damage.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23489 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23489-layers-of-protection-fire-suppression-strategies-for-museum-collections PE0626_Baltimore Museum of Art.jpg An Expert Guide to Fire Protection Systems for Data Centers As data center construction rapidly expands, project teams must carefully weigh the critical tradeoffs between protection, cost, and operational impact to choose the right fire protection strategy. As data center construction rapidly expands, project teams must carefully weigh the critical tradeoffs between protection, cost, and operational impact to choose the right fire protection strategy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23486 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23486-an-expert-guide-to-fire-protection-systems-for-data-centers PE0626_data center room server and storage fire.jpg Pfannenberg to Showcase Industrial Fire Alarm Signaling Solutions at 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo Visit booth 1731 for products that support safer fire alarm coverage in loud, dirty and harsh facilities. Visit booth 1731 for products that support safer fire alarm coverage in loud, dirty and harsh facilities.
 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23541 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23541-pfannenberg-to-showcase-industrial-fire-alarm-signaling-solutions-at-2026-nfpa-conference-and-expo Pfannenberg to Showcase Industrial Fire Alarm Signaling Solutions at 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo.jpg AFSA45 Set for San Antonio AFSA45 will bring fire sprinkler professionals to San Antonio Sept. 27-30 for education, exhibits, networking and the National Apprentice Competition. AFSA45 will bring fire sprinkler professionals to San Antonio Sept. 27-30 for education, exhibits, networking and the National Apprentice Competition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23538-afsa45-set-for-san-antonio AFSA45 Set for San Antonio.jpg NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

NAMBA’s third annual Building Fire Safety Symposium will be held Sept. 9–10, 2026, in Chicago, bringing industry leaders together to advance fire safety across design, materials, construction and code enforcement.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23460-namba-to-convene-3rd-annual-building-fire-safety-symposium NAMBA to Convene 3rd Annual Building Fire Safety Symposium.jpg Renovating for a More Resilient Tomorrow When retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, contractors should consider several factors to ensure a building is safe for its occupants. When retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, contractors should consider several factors to ensure a building is safe for its occupants. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:24 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23452-renovating-for-a-more-resilient-tomorrow iStock-1148244566.jpg SFPE Appoints Jonathan Hodges Chair of RTM Committee The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has appointed Jonathan L. Hodges, Ph.D., chair of its RTM Committee, where he will help guide the organization’s research and technical initiatives. The Society of Fire Protection Engineers has appointed Jonathan L. Hodges, Ph.D., chair of its RTM Committee, where he will help guide the organization’s research and technical initiatives.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23450-sfpe-appoints-jonathan-hodges-chair-of-rtm-committee SFPE Appoints Jonathan Hodges Chair of RTM Committee.jpg Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention: Lack of Supervision and Testing Ensure your fire sprinkler systems remain effective and water supplies stay safe by understanding the critical role of backflow assembly supervision and testing. Ensure your fire sprinkler systems remain effective and water supplies stay safe by understanding the critical role of backflow assembly supervision and testing.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23300 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23300-fire-protection-and-backflow-prevention-lack-of-supervision-and-testing PE0526_Fire Sprinkler System Backflow Preventer.jpg NFSA to Honor 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees at Annual Conference The National Fire Sprinkler Association will recognize industry leaders, technical experts and public safety advocates during its 2026 Annual Seminar and Business & Leadership Conference in Seattle. The National Fire Sprinkler Association will recognize industry leaders, technical experts and public safety advocates during its 2026 Annual Seminar and Business & Leadership Conference in Seattle.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23370 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:33:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23370-nfsa-to-honor-2026-award-recipients-hall-of-fame-inductees-at-annual-conference NFSA to Honor 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductees at Annual Conference.webp NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President Ashley will start July 1 and will work alongside Jim Pauley who has served as NFPA president and CEO since 2014 and will retire at the end of July. Ashley will start July 1 and will work alongside Jim Pauley who has served as NFPA president and CEO since 2014 and will retire at the end of July.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23366 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23366-nfpa-board-names-ross-ashley-as-next-ceo-and-president NFPA Board Names Ross Ashley as Next CEO and President.jpg AFSA Scholarship Contest Helps Next Generation AFSA’s scholarship program continues to grow, educating hundreds of thousands of people and awarding over $350,000 through this contest. AFSA’s scholarship program continues to grow, educating hundreds of thousands of people and awarding over $350,000 through this contest. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23275 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23275-afsa-scholarship-contest-helps-next-generation AFSA Scholarship Contest Helps Next Generation.jpg AFSA, Oklahoma State University Launch Hands-On Fire Sprinkler Training in Dallas Three-day program offers immersive, real-world training to help contractors and inspectors master ITM requirements under NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Three-day program offers immersive, real-world training to help contractors and inspectors master ITM requirements under NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23260 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23260-afsa-oklahoma-state-university-launch-hands-on-fire-sprinkler-training-in-dallas AFSA, Oklahoma State University Launch Hands-On Fire Sprinkler Training in Dallas.jpg NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas NFPA’s 2026 Conference & Expo will bring thousands of safety professionals to Las Vegas for three days of education, code insights and emerging trends across fire, electrical and life safety. NFPA’s 2026 Conference & Expo will bring thousands of safety professionals to Las Vegas for three days of education, code insights and emerging trends across fire, electrical and life safety.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23252 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23252-nfpa-to-host-annual-conference-and-expo-in-las-vegas NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.webp A-Gas to Attend NAFED 2026 Conference in Atlantic City The event will take place on April 9-10, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event will take place on April 9-10, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23243 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:22:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23243-a-gas-to-attend-nafed-2026-conference-in-atlantic-city A-Gas to Attend NAFED 2026 Conference in Atlantic City.jpg Codes, Standards and Usage of Their Various Editions In the world of fire protection engineering, "the latest and greatest" isn't always the law of the land—but following the minimum requirements of an outdated code could be a costly mistake. In the world of fire protection engineering, "the latest and greatest" isn't always the law of the land—but following the minimum requirements of an outdated code could be a costly mistake.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23150 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23150-codes-standards-and-usage-of-their-various-editions PE0426_fire spinkler system inspection.jpg Wolseley Canada Invests in Skilled Trades Atlantic Canada Student Bursaries Wolseley Canada is excited to announce $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education. Wolseley Canada is excited to announce $15,000 in bursaries for post-secondary schools in Atlantic Canada to help offset the financial cost associated with obtaining a skilled trades education. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23219 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:21:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23219-wolseley-canada-invests-in-skilled-trades-atlantic-canada-student-bursaries Wolseley Canada Invests in Skilled Trades Atlantic Canada Student Bursaries.webp Hands-On NFPA 25 Fire Pump Workshop Set for May 6–7 at AFSA Playground The two-day training offers real-world fire pump testing experience for ITM technicians, AHJs, and facility managers. The two-day training offers real-world fire pump testing experience for ITM technicians, AHJs, and facility managers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23113 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23113-hands-on-nfpa-25-fire-pump-workshop-set-for-may-67-at-afsas-playground Hands-On NFPA 25 Fire Pump Workshop Set for May 6–7 at AFSA Playground.jpg Wolseley Canada Gives $10,000 to Water First in Honor of World Plumbing Day With this donation, Wolseley Canada aims to bring awareness to their associates, customers, vendors, and partners about the water challenges faced by Indigenous communities. With this donation, Wolseley Canada aims to bring awareness to their associates, customers, vendors, and partners about the water challenges faced by Indigenous communities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23080 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:58:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23080-wolseley-canada-gives-10-000-to-water-first-in-honor-of-world-plumbing-day Wolseley Canada Gives $10,000 to Water First in Honor of World Plumbing Day.jpg How to Size a Fire Pump: A Guide for Engineers Master the essentials of fire pump sizing by learning how to calculate critical flow rates and pressure requirements while navigating NFPA standards and high-rise zoning strategies. Master the essentials of fire pump sizing by learning how to calculate critical flow rates and pressure requirements while navigating NFPA standards and high-rise zoning strategies.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22943 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22943-how-to-size-a-fire-pump-a-guide-for-engineers PE0326_fire hose standpipe in stairwell.jpg McWane Plumbing Group Promotes Brian South to Director of Product Engineering and Business Development In this role, South will lead enterprisewide efforts across product design, testing, compliance and documentation. In this role, South will lead enterprisewide efforts across product design, testing, compliance and documentation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22894 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:03:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22894-mcwane-plumbing-group-promotes-brian-south-to-director-of-product-engineering-and-business-development McWane Plumbing Group Promotes Brian South to Director of Product Engineering and Business Development.jpg Preventing Issues with CPVC Fire Protection Installations Lici Resch explores the 50-year legacy of CPVC in fire protection, debunking flammability myths while highlighting the critical need for chemical compatibility and expert installation to ensure system longevity. Lici Resch explores the 50-year legacy of CPVC in fire protection, debunking flammability myths while highlighting the critical need for chemical compatibility and expert installation to ensure system longevity.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22795 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22795-preventing-issues-with-cpvc-fire-protection-installations PE0226_CPVC and PVC pipe.jpg Society of Fire Protection Engineers Elects 2026 Leadership Team Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE, and Shaun Kelly, Peng, CEng, MIEI, PMSFPE, will lead SFPE in advancing fire safety and engineering worldwide. Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE, and Shaun Kelly, Peng, CEng, MIEI, PMSFPE, will lead SFPE in advancing fire safety and engineering worldwide.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22767 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:11:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22767-society-of-fire-protection-engineers-elects-2026-leadership-team Society of Fire Protection Engineers Elects 2026 Leadership Team.jpg McWane Plumbing Group Announces Promotion of Laura Loziuk to Executive Director of Technical Services Division Loziuk has been an integral part of the McWane family for six years, bringing leadership and technical expertise to every role she has held. Loziuk has been an integral part of the McWane family for six years, bringing leadership and technical expertise to every role she has held.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22748 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:07:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22748-mcwane-plumbing-group-announces-promotion-of-laura-loziuk-to-executive-director-of-technical-services-division McWane Plumbing Group Announces Promotion of Laura Loziuk to Executive Director of Technical Services Division.jpg