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NFPA Impact: Alarming news dictates 2021 FPW theme

It was during the first lockdown in early 2020 that NFPA’s education team started to hear from teachers who recognized the perpetual chirping of smoke alarms in students’ homes during Zoom or Google Classroom sessions. By Laura King


First Line: Partnerships — The value of working together

I’ve always been a big supporter of partnerships and working with community organizations but COVID-19 taught me they are more important than I realized. We can’t work in isolation and we need to take advantage of any and all help available in our communities. By Samantha Hoffman


NFPA Impact: A fire chief’s role in sprinkler education

Those who understand the benefits of home fire sprinklers need to shed greater light on these essential life-saving systems to prevent injuries, fatalities, and property loss. By Sean Tracey
 
 
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NEW EDITION: 2021 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

Occupant safety from fire demands compliance with NFPA 101 requirements for egress, fire alarms, sprinklers, lighting, fire and smoke barriers, and special hazard protection. The 2021 edition features updated sprinkler requirements for existing high-rise buildings containing ambulatory health care, business, industrial, or apartment building occupancies.

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Trainer’s Corner: Teaching not only what went right, but what went wrong

What went right and what went wrong? Taking the time to go over an exam one-on-one with a firefighter trainee builds trust and improves learning. By Ed Brouwer » Read more...
 

Thermal imaging quick tips: Part 1

In this first article, I’d like to share some thermal imaging quick tips that have worked well for me and I hope you find these to be useful for your fire department. By Manfred Kihn » Read more...
 
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FDIC International

August 02 – 07, 2021
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CAFC Fire Rescue Canada 2021

September 13-14, 2021
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Firehouse Expo

September 14-18
Location: Columbus, OH
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