Tag: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Z-Wave Alliance highlights smart fire safety solutions during Fire Prevention Week
October 6, 2026SSN Staff
SAN RAMON, Calif.—The Z-Wave Alliance is spotlighting a range of Z-Wave Certified fire safety products in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2026, which runs under the National Fire Protection Association’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
The organization said the initiative comes as homeowners increasingly look to connected technologies to help reduce fire risks and improve emergency response. According to the Federal Emergency Management...
NASCAR driver Joey Gase races again for Fire Prevention Week campaign
October 1, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is partnering with NASCAR driver Joey Gase for two race appearances and a community outreach effort aimed at promoting Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 4-10.
This year's Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” focuses on educating consumers about the safe charging and use of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.
“Race weekends bring together hundreds...
Southeast Florida inspectors group joins NFPA affiliate program
September 29, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named the Southeast Florida Electrical Inspectors Association as its newest Electrical Inspection Section (EIS) Affiliate Chapter, creating additional opportunities for education, training and collaboration within the region's electrical inspection community.
According to NFPA, the new affiliate chapter will support electrical inspectors and code enforcement professionals throughout Southeast Florida with resources focused...
Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery charging safety
September 24, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that this year’s Fire Prevention Week, scheduled for Oct. 4-10, will focus on lithium-ion battery charging safety as the use of rechargeable devices continues to grow in homes and workplaces.
The 2026 campaign theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower!”, aims to educate the public about the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries and the steps people can take...
NFPA partners with NASCAR's Joey Gase
September 4, 2026SSN Staff
DAYTONA, Fla. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored NASCAR driver Joey Gase to spotlight “Safety Doesn’t Happen By Chance,” its public awareness campaign about the vital role that safety codes and standards play in keeping people safe. Gase was behind the wheel during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Aug. 29, 2026, in Daytona, Fla., racing the No. 44 car. “This race gives us an incredible opportunity to reach fans with a message that extends...
NFPA releases 9/11 archive highlighting high-rise safety lessons
August 24, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a new archival collection marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, highlighting research, investigations and safety improvements that emerged from the World Trade Center tragedy.
The collection, titled “NFPA and the World Trade Center: 25 Years Later,” is housed within the NFPA Research Library and Archives and includes surveys, photographs, videos, reports, presentations and...
NFPA appoints Vishal Kashyap as regional manager for India
August 11, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed Vishal Kashyap as regional manager for India, a new role focused on strengthening the organization's engagement with stakeholders across the country's fire, electrical and life safety sectors.
The appointment will see Kashyap represent NFPA in India while working with regulatory authorities, fire service leaders, industry associations and businesses to better understand the country's evolving...
NFPA updates public safety messaging guide for 2026
August 4, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released the 2026 edition of its Educational Messages Advisory Committee (EMAC) Desk Reference, updating public education guidance on a range of emerging fire and life safety issues.
The EMAC Desk Reference serves as the foundation for NFPA public education messaging and is designed to help fire and life safety educators deliver consistent, accurate safety information to their communities.
Among the updates in...
NFPA: On-duty deaths increased in 2025
July 27, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report today, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes or medical conditions within 24 hours of duty, a 17% increase over the 69 fatalities reported in 2024. The majority of the on-duty fatalities (65, or 78% of the total) resulted from traumatic injuries, heart attacks or medical conditions....
NFPA elects Bonney chair, announces board changes
July 2, 2026SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has named longtime board member John Bonney as the organization's new chairperson of its board of directors following its June 22 Annual Meeting.
Bonney succeeds Dave Paulison, the former FEMA administrator and U.S. fire administrator, who completed his second two-year term as board chair.
A member of the NFPA board since 2015, Bonney previously served as first vice chair. He brings more than 30 years of...