How can we address the most pressing issues of international fire safety? As you’re no doubt aware, 36 people died in Oakland in December when a fire broke out in a warehouse, known as the Ghost Ship, that was being used illegally as a residence and
Eliminating a greenhouse gas threat means dealing with potentially hazardous alternatives. In October, the gavel fell on a landmark climate change agreement, reached in Kigali, Rwanda, to phase out a specific family of manmade chemicals used in air-conditioners and refrigerators. While eliminating these chemicals, called hydrofluorocarbons,
Brussels, Paris, Orlando, and Istanbul are all beautiful cities, centers of commerce, and cultural hubs. Sadly, they are also the targets of recent horrific terrorist attacks. Terrorists continue to refine their ability to zero in on so-called “soft targets” such as shopping malls, hotels, clubs,
Every day, as engineers and researchers address fire protection challenges, our world often unwittingly creates new hazards, a result of the technologies and alternative methods we develop to improve our quality of life. We have to address these hazards before, not after, a disaster occurs. In
Without accurate fire data, governments and safety advocates are unable to justify the need for fire prevention, public education, and code enforcement capabilities. The headlines from around the world are becoming all too frequent: “Massive New Year’s Eve fire erupts at luxury Dubai hotel”; “23
When Jim Pauley, NFPA’s president, unveiled the organization’s new vision and mission at the annual conference last summer, he emphasized that NFPA is “the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.” Through
As part of NFPA’s new strategic development, the organization has created a new vision statement: “We are the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.” The mention of “economic loss” may be
As many of you are aware, we just finished our Conference and Expo in Chicago. The event was a great success; the general session, featured presentation and educational sessions received great reviews from attendees from all over the globe, and there were many new products
I recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong, where I had an opportunity to speak at Fire Asia, one of the premier fire safety events in the Asia Pacific region. I was struck by the event’s theme – ‘Team Up for the Future’ –
‘If we have data, let’s look at the data. If all we have is opinions, let’s go with mine.’ Jim Barksdale, the former CEO of Netscape, is credited for this famous phrase. Data is everywhere, but analysis of it is key to making better decisions,
For the past 18 months, I have had the opportunity to travel the world as NFPA’s global ambassador. I have presented at conferences, visited fire academies and firehouses, met with other standards developers, engaged with NFPA’s international chapter members, and shared ideas with fire safety
Online submission makes it easier to connect and provide support to the NFPA’s international members and enforcing authorities. NFPA’s technical questions service – commonly referred to as “advisory services” – provides access to NFPA technical staff for association members and enforcement groups referred to as authorities
Meeting the needs of our international members and volunteers Every year, thousands of fire, electrical and building safety professionals from the United States and around the world come together for the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual Conference and Expo (C & E). This year, C
As the marketplace for industrial products and systems becomes increasingly global, corporations are seeking strategic solutions for storage and retrieval of these commodities. Innovative automated systems are enabling unique warehouse configurations – storage heights above fifty metres are not uncommon. Sophisticated storage and distribution centres
