The #FirePreventionWeek24 theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!,” is more important than ever. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission just published a comprehensive survey, which shows that a third of Americans never test their smoke alarms and only 71% know how to install them. Learn more about the CPSC survey and FPW 2024: https://lnkd.in/eGYe9Jwf
NFPA
Non-profit Organizations
Quincy, MA 213,443 followers
The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards.
About us
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. Visit NFPA’s website at www.nfpa.org for more information. Want to be part of something big? As an employee of the National Fire Protection Association, you are working toward truly making a difference all over the world. You play a key role in keeping first responders safe, helping to provide architects with guidelines for building design and safety, providing education to children in schools, and so much more. Employees at NFPA bring a collective passion to work every day as together, they contribute toward solving the fire problem…all while being offered great benefits. Want to make a difference? Join Us. www.nfpa.org/careers.
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External link for NFPA
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Quincy, MA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1896
- Specialties
- Publisher of fire, life and electrical safety codes and standards
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1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169, US
Employees at NFPA
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Sherwin Wang
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António Negreiros Fernandes
Captive Management/Insurance Consulting/Risk Engineering @HighDomePCC, Angel Investor @REDangels, Senior Fellow @HiSeedTech TechnologyTransfer
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Khela Thorne
Senior Content Development Manager at NFPA
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Jan Rimmel
Global Licensing Executive building connections and activating brands through strategic partnerships.
Updates
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NFPA codes and standards are developed by subject matter experts from around the globe and serve as the leading resource on fire, electrical, and life safety guidelines and requirements. Shop all 1500+ NFPA codes and standards here: https://lnkd.in/ebX7eqeK
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Take the next step in your career by earning your Wind Turbine Technician-I certification. The WTT-I certification program will significantly contribute to your professional development and enhance your career prospects in the rapidly growing wind energy sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQtV_tje
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Here’s a handy tip from Dan Morrin Jr., SET on creating a folder on your favorites bar and dropping shortcuts with NFPA LiNK on Chrome. Not a LiNK user yet? Sign up for a free trial and discover the power of NFPA LiNK today! https://lnkd.in/dZfU6rpv #FireSafety #NFPALiNK
Here's another (or more of the same) weekly NFPA LiNK "life-hack" for Chrome users. You can create a folder on your favorites bar and drop shortcuts from LiNK into that folder for more of a "list" view. Make sure to drag from the left side of the code or standard and the title will come with it. For some of us, every mouse click counts!
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The NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation is seeking a qualified research contractor for an exciting project on "Landscape Analysis of Automatic Storage Retrieval Systems and Fire Protection Guidance." This project aims to analyze ASRS systems, assess sprinkler protection requirements, and identify knowledge gaps for the #NFPA13 Technical Committee and the fire protection industry. 🗓️ Proposals are due by October 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET. For more information, check out Jacqueline Wilmot, P.E.'s post below.
#FPRF has a request for proposals open to identify a qualified research contractor for an exciting project on "Landscape Analysis of Automatic Storage Retrieval Systems and Fire Protection Guidance". The goal of this project is to characterize available ASRS systems, identify sprinkler protection requirements or guidance that is currently available, identify knowledge gaps and develop a research plan to address those gaps. This information will be helpful to the #NFPA 13 Technical Committee as well as the fire protection industry. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 18, 2024, 5p.m. ET. For more information, check out the attached PDF!
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The Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) credential is designed for professionals in forest management, public lands, emergency response, insurance, and more. It proves your expertise in planning and preparedness, public education, and fire science related to the wildland/urban interface and is a must-have for anyone involved in wildfire hazard mitigation. Demonstrate your knowledge and advance your career today! https://lnkd.in/edwBVXfY
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To support the ongoing Hurricane Helene disaster response efforts, the NFPA is offering these key resources aimed at helping the public, emergency responders, and electrical safety professionals navigate the challenges posed by the disaster. Links to resources are found here: https://lnkd.in/e5a3dCuR
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Our thoughts are with all those recovering from the damage and devastating floods caused by #HurricaneHelene. If you are using a generator for emergency power, please remember to prevent CO poisoning, electrocution, & fires: • NEVER use them indoors • Place them at least 20 feet from your home, away from windows • Do not hook them directly to the home power supply For more generator safety info visit: https://lnkd.in/e5vU-S_A
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Lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode if used incorrectly. Make sure you are charging devices on a hard surface like a desk, table, or counter. Visit nfpa.org/lithiumionsafety for videos, tip sheets, and more! #campusfiresafety
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Our recent survey conducted at this year’s Conference & Expo revealed that 31% of respondents hold professional certifications from NFPA. Share your thoughts below around NFPA certifications – which do you have? Find out more about NFPA Certifications here: https://lnkd.in/er4-rDPc
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