NFPA

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss caused by fire, electrical and related hazards. Established in 1896, its mission is to help save lives and reduce loss by providing codes and standards, research, training, and education.

Codes and Standards

NFPA is known for developing over 300 codes and standards that are widely adopted throughout the world. These include the NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), and NFPA 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems).

Research

The organization conducts research to support its codes and standards development process. Its research includes fire investigation reports, statistical analyses, fire safety surveys, and fire protection system evaluations.

Training and Education

NFPA provides various educational resources and training opportunities. Both online and in-person courses are available. These are designed to help professionals stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and changing regulations.

Public Education

NFPA is committed to raising awareness about fire safety through public education campaigns such as Fire Prevention Week. They also offer a range of educational materials for children, parents, educators, and community organizations.

Membership

Individuals can become members of NFPA to gain access to benefits such as member-only content, reduced registration fees for conferences, discounts on products and services, priority notification of job openings at NFPA, and more.