NFPA will be accepting nominations for the 2021 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal until January 29, 2021. This prestigious award recognizes fire and life safety advocates who have dedicated themselves to reducing loss from fire, electrical, and other hazard...
With the continued uncertainty of live events stretching well into 2021, NFPA has announced that the 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo® (C&E) will not happen as traditionally scheduled and instead will be replaced with the 125th Anniversary Conference...
Now more than ever, it’s vital that people take steps to protect their homes from wildfire. That’s why NFPA andState Farm® are hosting the eighth annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) event on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Financial...
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In the past week, two tragic home fires underscored the deadly potential of trying to save a loved one from a home fire. The incidents also reinforce the value of developing a home escape plan and practicing it regularly with all members o...
On December 9, 2020, the Fire Protection Research Foundation hosted a webinar to discuss lessons learned from implementers and local officials charged with cultivating long-term wildfire risk reduction and sustainability.
Prefaced by an overview of the r...
A cornerstone of the Firewise USA® recognition program criteria is completing a wildfire risk assessment. The assessment helps residents and communities understand their wildfire risk and guides them in their future risk reduction efforts.
The Community...
Living in an area that experiences wildfire is a commitment, a journey that continues over a lifetime and is never done…the way that community engages in preparing for and living with fire just changes over time. Firewise USA® seeks to guide residents...
Want to gain a basic understanding of how wildfires spread and ignite homes? Take our interactive online class, Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes. An overview of fire history, fire basics, and how homes burn.
This easy to follow video-bas...
Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, December 9 to discuss lessons learned from local officials charged with cultivating long-term wildfire risk reduction and sustainability.
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of NFPA, ...
When we talk about the Home Ignition Zone and actions for improving the chances of surviving a wildfire, we recommend starting at the home and working out from there. In previous blogs we've discussed the immediate (0-5 feet) and intermediate (5-30 feet...