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PERC Announces Single Sign-On Access to NFPA LiNK for Propane Professionals

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:10:00 -0500

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

Public Comment Period Open for NFPA 800 Battery Safety Code

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:40:00 -0500

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.

New NFPA Survey Spotlights AI Adoption, Training Trends in Skilled Trades

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:11:00 -0400

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

NFPA Completes Election of Board of Directors at 2025 Annual Meeting

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:35:00 -0400

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.

ASHE Deputy Executive Director Elected NFPA Health Care Section Chair

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:31:00 -0400

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

NFPA Launches "A Code for Every Moment” Campaign to Raise Awareness and Defend U.S. System of Safety Standards Amid Growing Threats

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:16:00 -0400

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.

Joint Notice Highlights Potential Risk With Electric Vehicle Firefighting Tactic Involving Fire Blankets

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:44:36 -0400

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.

NFPA Doubles Regional Staff to Strengthen Support for Safety Professionals

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:26:00 -0400

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

AGF Welcomes George Stewart to Engineering Team

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:52:00 -0400

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.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:49:00 -0400

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on June 16-18, 2025.

FPRF Announces Election of Two New Trustees

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:18:00 -0500

The FPRF is a separate, independent, nongovernmental organization with its own officers and nine trustees.

NFPA Board of Directors Announces Three New Appointments and Re-Appointments to NFPA Standards Council

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:06:00 -0500

The NFPA Standards Council, appointed by the NFPA Board of Directors, is comprised of 13 members.

Evaluation and Testing of ICE and EV Hazards and Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Parking Garages Underway

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:18:00 -0500

To guide fire safety design in parking garages and similar facilities with dense vehicle placement, the Fire Protection Research Foundation, an NFPA affiliate, is conducting the third phase of a project on sprinkler protection for modern vehicle hazards.

NFPA Announces Appointment of Kelly Ransdell as Director of Public Education

Sat, 25 May 2024 12:13:00 -0400

In this role, Ransdell will oversee all public education messaging, program development and implementation, and serve as the primary public education expert for NFPA.

NFPA Announces New Entity, NFPA Global Solutions, to Advance Safety

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:29:00 -0400

NFPA Global Solutions establishes NFPA Global Advisors to support expansion of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem.

Fire Protection Research Foundation Announces Three New Trustees

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:39:00 -0500

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association, has announced the selection of three new trustees.

NFPA Accepting Nominations 2024 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal Award

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:53:00 -0500

The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 9, 2024.

Earthquake Protection Updates with New Codes

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Creating our building codes includes much research and documents from subject matter experts across the building industries. It is important to learn how these different standards affect each other. Read on to discover how the new earthquake protection codes can impact water-based fire protection systems.

NFPA Standards Council Announces 2023 Committee Service Award Recipients

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:38:00 -0400

Each year, the NFPA Standards Council recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the organization in the development of codes and standards.

NFPA Announces Winners of 2023 Philip J. DiNenno Prize

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:37:00 -0400

The Philip J. DiNenno Prize is a distinguished honor recognizing pioneering innovations that significantly impact building, fire, and electrical safety.

SFPE Announces Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, as Interim Chief Executive Officer

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:10:00 -0400

Jelenewicz joined the staff of SFPE in 2004 and succeeds Nicole Boston, CAE, who served as SFPE's CEO from October 2013 through April 2023.

NFPA Board of Directors Appoints New Members to Standards Council

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:08:00 -0400

The NFPA Board of Directors has appointed three new members to the NFPA Standards Council.

NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:16:00 -0400

Dr. Albert Manero will deliver the keynote on the impact of empathy as a guiding force for innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math.

NFPA Announces Dedication of 21st Edition of Fire Protection Handbook to Kathleen Almand

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:05:00 -0500

NFA has dedicated the 21st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook to the former NFPA vice president of research, data, and analytics and retired executive director of FPRF, the research affiliate of NFPA.

NFPA Releases New Edition of Fire Protection Handbook

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:09:00 -0500

The two-volume printed set is now available for pre-order.

NFPA Releases 2023 Industry Trends Survey

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 03:04:00 -0500

The survey reveals insights around employee sentiment on training and labor shortages, use of technology on the jobsite, and how technology supports their top priorities.

NFPA Names Steve Scala Vice President of Corporate Development

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:33:00 -0400

The safety leader undertakes aggressive growth strategy.

AGF Manufacturing to Sponsor, Present Free PHCPPros Webinar

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400

"Designing Fire Sprinkler Systems for Longevity" will take place on Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. CDT.

John August Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE Elected to NFPA AEBO Board

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:43:00 -0400

The AFSA vice president of engineering and technical services will serve a two-year term.

New NFPA Certification and Learning Path Helps Professionals Demonstrate Proficiency as Water-Based Systems Designers

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:17:00 -0400

NFPA has launched a new Certified Water-Based Systems Professional Learning Path to help professionals prepare for an advanced certification exam in the design and review of safe and effective water-based fire suppression systems.