Many of the activities we engage in during the holiday season reflect leading causes of home fires, which explains why we ...

QUINCY, Mass.—Much has changed in the nearly four decades since the America Burning report was issued in 1973 and revisited in 1980. The number of fires and fire deaths in the United States has ...

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has received two Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Assistance to ...

Christmas Day and Christmas Eve were the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires, respectively, in 2024.

The awards were presented at the Stars at Night awards gala held on June 18, in Las Vegas, as part of the annual NFPA Conference and Expo. The Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal, an award that ...

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees. Effective January 1, 2021, ...

January 25, 2021 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is currently considering the development of a new standard for the fire protection of cannabis facilities that would provide clear ...

The National Fire Protection Association has announced the winners of the Harry C. Bigglestone Award, Research Foundation Medal, and Standards Medal for outstanding achievement in fire and life safety ...

March 24, 2020 – As government officials on all levels across the globe issue travel directives and ask non-essential employees to work remotely during the pandemic, once fully occupied buildings are ...

May 1, 2018 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released NFPA 3000 TM (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program to help communities holistically deal ...

Flash fire is a serious hazard in many workplace environments. Workers in the following industries could be exposed to locations that are at risk for flash fire: chemical processing, petrochemical ...

Learn how to proactive electrical maintenance to enhance safety, reduce downtime, and ensure NFPA 70B compliance.