National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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Check out this article on smart firefighting from Forbes, which reinforces how emerging access to data and technology can strengthen firefighting effectiveness and safety.
How The Internet Of Things Can Help Firefighters Save Lives
How data and the Internet of Things could help firefighters save lives and reduce property damage.
FORBES.COM|BY FEDERICO GUERRINI
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
23 hrs · 
Interconnected smoke alarms are best because ____ ?
A. if one sounds, they all sound
B. only one smoke alarm will sound
C. sound travels
D. they are installed in every room
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 6 at 12:26pm · 
Vote now until 9/7 at 12pm ET to determine the 2015 American Humane ‪#‎AmericanHeroDog‬!
Fifth Annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards
Voting for the Fifth Annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards is now open! The Hero Dog Awards recognize extraordinary dogs and the courageous...
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  • Mishal Alzahrani, Robert Novotne, Baldwin Bulaon and 49 others like this.
  • Mind Yaown I chose Rambo but gosh that was hard because all dogs deliver a certain task in our lives and in this world they are our Angels for sure!!!
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 6 at 7:36am · 
Health requirements differ for pre- & post-employment members & incumbent firefighters. Should they? Let us know:
Health requirements differ for pre- and post-employment members and incumbent firefighters
Within NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire...
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 4 at 7:06am · 
And a safe one too!
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 3 at 8:00am · 
Remember to review our grilling stats and safety tips before your holiday weekend BBQs! www.nfpa.org/grilling
NFPA - Tips for safe grilling
NFPA urges you to use safe grilling practices as the peak months for grilling fires approach – June and July. Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 2 at 1:10pm · 
What?! No more INDUSTRIAL fire brigades??
What?! No more INDUSTRIAL fire brigades??
Do not panic! The Technical Committee responsible for NFPA 600 has just completed a revision of their document which is now titled Facility Fire Brigades instead of Industrial Fire Brigades! The Committee...
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 2 at 6:47am · 
Losing three family members in a fire, resident speaks up in support of home fire sprinklers:
Losing three family members in a fire, resident speaks up in support of home fire sprinklers
I met Jeff Bolsinger during an NFPA video shoot in February. Mild-mannered and friendly, Bolsinger willingly participated in a case study on the new Homestead at...
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 1 at 12:15pm · 
The applications for the 2015 Remembering When conference, all about older adult fire & fall prevention, is now available and due by 8/12:
Remembering When
Remembering When is a Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults and was developed by NFPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help older adults live safely at home for as long as possible.　
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
July 1 at 7:00am · 
NY State legislature passes bill requiring all battery-operated smoke alarms include non-removable,10-year batteries. 
What do you think? Would this make you feel safer, knowing you don't have to remember to test & change batteries?
NY State legislature passes bill requiring all battery-operated smoke alarms include...
Smoke alarms can make the difference between life and death in a fire, but they have to be working....
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    Setina Specialized Vehicles, Nelson Jesus Villamizar Corredor, Culture Art Kaushik and 282 others like this.
  • Michael Paull Avg. expected life of a smoke detector is 10 years and most folks only change batteries when they start chirping....smoke detector manufacturers needed to this without Government mandate.
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  • Jason Jackson Not all batteries last 10 years. So now if the battery loses its life the whole unit has to be replaced? The wiring harness for the 120vac will have to be rewired if a new style or brand is used. That will be dangerous. You have people that can't affor...See More
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
June 30 at 11:10am · 
Fire Service - YOUR voice matters! Right now, NFPA 1500 does not set requirements on the maximum number of hours a firefighter can work within a given shift. 
Do you think there should be a requirement on the max number of hours a FF should work in 1 shift? What should it be? Add your input to the standard: http://ow.ly/OZvYa
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
June 30 at 5:46am · 
USAA Insurance now provides discounts to members in California, Colorado, & Texas that are in NFPA's Firewise Communities Program!
USAA provides Firewise discounts to members in California, Colorado, & Texas
Since the inception of NFPA’s Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition Program in 2002, residents of wildfire-prone neighborhoods have been asking the question,...
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
June 29 at 11:19am · 
In their push for a building code with sprinkler requirements, advocates produce fiery demonstration:
In their push for a building code with sprinkler requirements, advocates produce fiery demonstration
Looking for an effective approach to home fire sprinkler advocacy? Pay close attention to the efforts made by the Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition....
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
June 29 at 6:50am · 
With July 4th coming up, we want to remind you that there's no safe way to use consumer fireworks! Attend public displays put on by trained professionals and stay safe: http://ow.ly/OVZAd
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