NFPA + disabilities; Designing smoke control at Dulles International Airport; 2009 Firefighter Fatality report; Crowd-control training programs.
A selection of fatality incidents taken from the full report.
Last year’s 82 deaths was the lowest total since 1993.
An overview of crowd-manager training programs, and the different approaches they take to content and delivery.
Designing smoke control for two new AeroTrain stations at Washington Dulles International Airport.
A look at some of the many efforts NFPA has undertaken to address the needs of people with disabilities.
Meeting the demands of our day
Jason Averill of the National Institute of Standards and Technology talks about the landmark study linking firefighter crew size with fireground performance.
The news from Las Vegas
Church damaged by fire
The 1988 North Sea oil rig explosion
Know what you’re getting into to protect against arc flash hazard.
Making the connection between firefighter safety research and the NEC.
The critical role of the rapid intervention crew.
The contractor’s role in complying with intelligibility and audibility requirements.
A primer on how NFPA's sprinkler standard hooked up with an 'unlucky" number.
Emergency plans — when are they required, and what should they include?
A fire educator’s daycare adventure + a heads up on Fire Prevention Week.