The NFPA Podcast

NFPA offers a number of professional certifications including a CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist). Find out more about the program in this interview with certification manager Larry McDonald.

A new FM Global study proves that sprinklers are "good for the environment." NFPA vice president Gary Keith explains. Find out more at: http://www.npfa.org/greensprinkler and http://www.firesprinklerinitiative.org.

Senior project manager Andrew Klock on NFPA's new program to train emergency personnel on avoiding shock and other hazards from advanced electric-drive vehicles.

Why do electric vehicles pose a hazard to first responders? Casey Grant, director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, explains.

Guy Colonna answers questions about proposed changes to the 2011 edition of NFPA's "combustible dust" standard.

Do operating rooms need additional protection against electrical shock? NFPA's Richard Bielen explains the debate about "wet locations."

In part two of our interview, NFPA's Robert Solomon explains how the Life Safety Code makes nursing facilities safer.

Preparation, training, and automatic sprinklers add up to a success story in a Connecticut nursing home fire.

NFPA President Jim Shannon reviews NFPA's initiatives in 2009 and looks ahead to the new year.

NFPA's Michele Steinberg answers questions about wildfires and what communities can do to protect themselves.

Part one of our interview with James Lyons, senior engineer at Newport Partners, on NFPA's new research study dealing with how residential fire sprinklers are integrated with local water supply systems.

Part two of our interview with James Lyons on NFPA's new research study dealing with how residential fire sprinklers are integrated with local water supply systems.

NFPA's vice president Chris Dubay answers questions about recent changes to the codes & standards document information pages online.

In part two, we hear from Michael Collins the executive director of the National Council on Disability.

Disability consultant Linda Woodbury on the challenges of emergency evacuation for people with disabilities.

Amy Cronin, division manager of the NFPA Codes & Standards Administration, explains the NFPA document revision process.

Lee Richardson, staff liaison to the NFPA 72 Technical Committee answers questions about the new National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Sharon Gamache, NFPA director of high-risk outreach programs, answers questions about our arson prevention programs.

A Q&A with Columbus Ohio assistant fire chief Karry Ellis about intentionally set fires in empty homes.

Campus Firewatch publisher Ed Comeau on an innovative program to arm college students with up-to-date information on campus fire safety. Read more: http://www.nfpa.org/campusfiresafety

NFPA's Public Education team gives a preview of this year's Fire Prevention Week. For more information visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw

NFPA's Dr. John Hall answers questions about the new High Rise Building Fire report.

A Q&A with Bob Backstrom about UL tests on engineered wood construction assemblies.

Product manager Susan McArdle on our new NFPA 1600 iTunes application.

An interview with Rita Fahy, author of the new NFPA Firefighter Fatalities Report.

NFPA statistician Michael Karter answers questions about his report on firefighter injuries. Read more about the report: http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=43642

The speech given by NFPA President Jim Shannon at the Opening Session of this year's NFPA Conference & Expo.

Kristin Collette, NFPA fire protection engineer and staff liaison for NFPA 80, answers questions about the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.

NFPA President Jim Shannon answers questions about the new Home Fire Sprinkler safety initiative. Read more about it here: http://nfpa.typepad.com/firesprinklerinitiative

Marty Ahrens, manager of NFPA's Fire Research & Analysis Division, answers questions about the fire risks of vacant buildings.

Former NFPA fire protection engineer David Hague explains the origins and importance of NFPA 3, the organizations newest standard.

A look at NFPA s new outreach program to combat arson a concern for communities across the nation.

The National Fire Alarm Code is undergoing some dramatic changes. NFPA's Lee Richardson has the details.

Korean Fire Protection Association s Hojung Ryu shares his experience during NFPA fellowship.

NFPA division manager Guy Colonna answers questions about NFPA 400, the new Hazardous Materials Code.

NFPA principal life safety engineer Ron Cote on using elevators in an emergency evacuation.

NFPA web publisher Mike Hazell answers questions about the newly redesigned NFPA website.

Public Fire Protection director Curt Varone on the challenges of fighting fires in mega-storage facilities.

A surge in important new research promises to revolutionize how the fire service does its job. Fire Protection Research Director Casey Grant explains.

The NFPA's Lisa Braxton interviews Bill Scott, president of Abilities Unlimited, about the importance of pre-planning evacuation options.

Fighting fires at massive storage occupancies; a "renaissance" in fire protection; and the importance of safety planning for people with disabilities.

A major new public safety initiative; a sneak peek at the 2009 NFPA Conference; and the dangers of carbon monoxide explained.

NFPA President on the key fire and life safety issues that need to be addressed by the new Obama Administration.

Updates to NFPA s Health Care Facilities Code, a look ahead for the NFPA Journal, and NFPA President James Shannon on the association s goals for 2009.

Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, answers questions about the new "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report.

The "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report, an inside look at the new Urban Fire Safety Task Force, and a brief introduction to NFPA's E-Learning training curriculum.

NFPA's Lorraine Carli and Scott Conner from the American Red Cross talk about the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

Chemical Safety Board investigator Robert Hall answers questions about the North Carolina blaze.

Lessons learned from the EQ hazardous waste facility fire, the challenges of integrating building systems, and the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

The new Home Fire Sprinkler Cost Assessment report, answering questions about AFCIs, and what's new with Fire Prevention Week.