Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 14, 2026 – Sharjah Civil Defence Authority (SCDA) and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to improve fire and life safety throughout the Emirate of Sharjah. The collaboration was formalized through a…
NFPA highlights electric vehicle risks at Intersec Saudi Arabia
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) addressed delegates yesterday at Intersec Saudi Arabia to discuss the fire risks of electric vehicles (EVs) The session was part of a dedicateaaaad NFPA day at the event’s Fire Protection & Technology Summit, which…
NFPA to highlight critical role of global fire and life safety standards at Intersec Saudi Arabia
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host a dedicated event program at Intersec Saudi Arabia on 30 September, exploring how the implementation of global standards supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy The full-day NFPA Day will form part of…
The Firefighters Podcast #283 – The World Firefighter Games with John Hartley
The World Firefighter Games is an international sporting event that welcomes all full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters and their immediate direct family from all across the globe. The games are held biennially in different countries and offer more than 50…
NFPA announces new entity, NFPA Global Solutions™, to advance safety
NFPA Global Solutions establishes NFPA Global Advisors™ to support the expansion of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™ March 28, 2024 – The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property,…
The NFPA Conference & Expo 2024
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) will host its annual NFPA Conference & Expo® at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, June 17-21, 2024. This event will bring together thousands of industry-leading fire, electrical, and life safety professionals who will attend more…
NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV on June 19-21, 2023
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on June 19-21, 2023. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals who will attend more than 110 educational sessions addressing the latest…
NFPA Conference & Expo® Las Vegas
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) will host the annual Conference & Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on 19–21 June 2023. This year will once again bring together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals, who will attend more…
San Francisco Fire Code change marks pivotal moment in US construction history
A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by leading…
Firefighter fatalities: an increase in firefighter fatalities over the last two years identified by NFPA and a perspective from around the globe
In August of 2022, NFPA released its annual “Firefighter Fatalities in the US 2021” report, which showed that on-duty firefighter deaths in 2021 had increased over the last two years although, they have trended downward since the late 1970s. Of…
NFPA 3000 Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program 2021
This article is the first of a series of four that will focus on NFPA 3000 Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program 2021. It acts as an introduction to those who are not familiar with the standard…
Fire Protection Research Foundation to host free webinar addressing production and design challenges of female firefighter personal protective clothing
On October 17, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is hosting “Female Firefighter Personal Protective Clothing: Investigation of Design, Comfort, and Mobility Issues,” a free one-day webinar that will address…
Newly released NFPA report shows U.S. home fire deaths hit 14-year high in 2021, marking critical importance of Fire Prevention Week, 9–15 October 2022
The latest Fire Loss in the U.S. report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows the largest number of home fire deaths since 2007, reflecting a 14-year high. According to the report, people are more likely to die…
NFPA Wildfire Division Director to serve on Presidential Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce Michele Steinberg, NFPA Wildfire Division Director, has been selected as a member of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The Commission, established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and…
NFPA to host ‘Outthink Wildfire: Identifying Solutions to End Community Loss’ on Tuesday, 15 March as final session of its 125th Anniversary Conference Series
On Tuesday, 15 March, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is hosting ‘Outthink Wildfire: Identifying Solutions to End Community Loss’ a FREE one-day programme that addresses new, innovative approaches for effectively combating today’s wildfire challenges. The programme is part of…
NFPA announces FREE student and apprentice membership and debuts convenient NFPA Community – Xchange app on the App Store and Google Play
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has made its student and apprentice membership offerings FREE and released an NFPA Community - Xchange app on the App Store and in Google Play. Encouraging lifelong learning Students and apprentices currently studying fire…
NFPA seeks nominations for James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal Award, which honours significant contributions in fire safety advocacy efforts
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is calling for nominations for the 2022 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes fire and life safety advocates who have made significant contributions in lessening losses from fire, electrical, and other hazards. Named…