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  • 10/20/2016 Fire Protection Research Foundation announces winners of the 2016 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel Awards
  • 10/12/2016 NFPA and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort join forces on Firefighter Fridays
  • 09/27/2016 How often do smoke alarms need to be replaced? A national survey shows most Americans don’t know
  • 09/26/2016 Fire chiefs endorse position papers on civil unrest, behavioral health and unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
  • 09/21/2016 The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalize rule dealing with emergency preparedness
  • 09/20/2016 Virtual field trip video series teaches middle and high school students about hazards of wildfire
  • 09/15/2016 NFPA receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant for new National Fire Data System to help the fire service with operational and community risk decision-making
  • 09/13/2016 With the marijuana industry poised for rapid expansion, NFPA Journal highlights safety practices, code gaps, inspection issues and lessons learned from the epicenter of the country’s pot business
  • 09/13/2016 September/October issue of NFPA Journal® looks at fire and life safety issues in the booming commercial marijuana industry and the lessons learned from the state of Colorado
  • 09/12/2016 Calling all U.S. fire departments: Are you ready for your close-up?
  • 09/01/2016 National Campus Fire Safety Month Quiz/Sweepstakes raises student awareness of cooking fire hazards on college campuses during September and October
  • 08/29/2016 Ernest Mitchell, Jr. named Honorary Member of Metro Chiefs
  • 07/27/2016 Firewise Communities Program offers online wildfire safety toolkit
  • 07/14/2016 July/August issue of NFPA Journal looks at life safety issues at large festivals, leaving bedroom doors closed for fire safety, “The Secret List,” and more
  • 07/12/2016 Percy Bugbee award presented to NFPA's Steven Sawyer
  • 07/11/2016 National fire organizations decry Dallas shootings, issue warning to first responders and offer resources in wake of targeted shootings
  • 07/06/2016 NFPA and ESFI share boating and marina electrical safety resources
  • 07/06/2016 U.S. Air Force Academy becomes first military participant in Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition Program
  • 07/05/2016 NFPA hosts free webinar on changes to 2017 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 06/30/2016 USAA recognizes value of Firewise program to help protect Oregon residences
  • 06/28/2016 There’s no safe way to use consumer fireworks!
  • 06/21/2016 Data analytics and emerging technologies take center stage at NFPA's Conference & Expo in Las Vegas
  • 06/16/2016 NFPAs Urban Fire and Life Safety Task Force releases white paper on Community Risk Reduction
  • 06/16/2016 Special Achievement (3) and Committee Service (10) honored by NFPA
  • 06/13/2016 The Philip J DiNenno Prize awarded for the development of oxygen consumption calorimetry
  • 06/13/2016 NFPA announces new Board of Director members and re-election of existing members
  • 06/13/2016 NFPA awards James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal to former Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Steve Coan for contributions to fire safety
  • 06/13/2016 NFPA presents awards for contributions in fire and life safety at NFPA Conference & Expo
  • 06/09/2016 NFPA’s Firefighter Fatalities report shows 68 on-duty firefighter deaths in 2015
  • 05/31/2016 NFPA releases updated Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
  • 05/26/2016 Side-by-side fires to be set by the Connecticut Fire Sprinkler Coalition to help residents understand risks and home safety technology
  • 05/23/2016 Metro Chiefs meet in Long Beach California
  • 05/17/2016 Summer season: peak time for grilling fires
  • 05/16/2016 NFPA, IAFC and NVFC launch 2016 Safety Stand Down Quiz Sweepstakes
  • 05/12/2016 Should people sleep with the door open or closed to best protect themselves in a home fire
  • 05/12/2016 May/June issue of NFPA Journal previews upcoming code changes, the making of a new NFPA standard, and combustible decorative features on buildings
  • 05/10/2016 Council of Canadian Fire Marshals Fire Commissioners and the National Fire Protection Association bring electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicle safety training for emergency responders to Canada
  • 05/04/2016 The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services now requires facilities to comply with the 2012 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99
  • 05/03/2016 NFPA emphasizes importance of electrical fire safety during National Electrical Safety Month
  • 05/02/2016 NFPA announces “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” as official theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2016
  • 04/26/2016 Megan Rüger wins national anthem contest for NFPA’s 2016 Conference & Expo
  • 04/19/2016 NFPA announces launch of life safety specialist certification for health care facility professionals
  • 04/13/2016 NFPA launches Fire Protection Engineering Support Fund at Oklahoma State University, University of Maryland and Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • 04/04/2016 NFPA, Campus Firewatch, CPSC, and USFA promote See It Before You Sign It fire safety campaign to reduce off-campus fire deaths at U.S. colleges
  • 03/31/2016 DisclosureSave integrates NFPA’s Firewise program in Natural Hazard Disclosure report
  • 03/31/2016 NFPA Conference & Expo to be held in Las Vegas, June 13-16, 2016
  • 03/29/2016 NFPA releases Bangladesh ready-made garment industry fire and life safety assessment report
  • 03/15/2016 NFPA and State Farm announce 2016 Wildfire Preparedness Day award recipients
  • 03/15/2016 Sparky the Fire Dog kicks off his 65th Birthday Bucket List celebration
  • 03/10/2016 NFPA awards 2016 Jensen Grant to volunteer fire department in Virginia
  • 03/09/2016 NFPA Journal looks at the resurgence of LNG, sprinkler protection for in-rack storage and more in March/April issue
  • 03/09/2016 NFPA announces 2016 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award winner
  • 03/07/2016 NFPA and Dominos to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country
  • 03/01/2016 NFPA announces national anthem singer contest for 2016 Conference & Expo
  • 02/23/2016 NFPA announces the appointment of Rafa Yañez as new business development leader in Latin America
  • 02/23/2016 Fire Protection Research Foundation hosts 20th Annual Suppression, Detection and Signaling Symposium in March
  • 02/16/2016 NFPA's wildfire division receives FEMA grant to support firefighter attendance at home ignition zone seminars
  • 02/16/2016 The Pro Board makes it easier for veterans to search for fire service careers by entering DOD records into certification registry and eliminating fees
  • 02/12/2016 NFPA 2016 Bringing Safety Home Grant Program is announced
  • 02/10/2016 USAA recognizes value of Firewise program to help protect Arizona neighborhoods
  • 02/01/2016 NFPA and ASIS Active Shooter meeting addresses the need for better guidance and coordination among stakeholders
  • 01/29/2016 Pro Board recognizes fire service training agencies for Accreditation and Re Accreditation
  • 01/28/2016 Partnership announces 2016 Wildfire Mitigation Awardees
  • 01/27/2016 NFPA’s new online community, NFPA Xchange, keeps you up-to-date on the latest codes and standards information
  • 01/21/2016 Recent barn fires in Canada prompt fire safety warning
  • 01/21/2016 NFPA and Green Builder Media release e-book on designing homes with wildfire mitigation in mind
  • 01/20/2016 NFPA and State Farm announce launch of project funding award application period for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
  • 01/12/2016 January/February issue of NFPA Journal explores the rise of big batteries, looks at the changing world of home healthcare and independent living
  • 01/07/2016 Winter weather months prompt heating and carbon monoxide safety warnings