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NFPA 660, Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids, is now available digitally in NFPA LiNK® and for pre-order in print! The new standard combines six previous standards related to combustible dusts into one. After a 2021 combustible dust explosion in Singapore killed three workers, NFPA Journal examined the hazard in more detail. Revisit the story: https://lnkd.in/eDFNysxF

A new report from the Fire Protection Research Foundation summarizes both a prescriptive and performance-based design approach to select design oxygen concentrations for oxygen reduction system installations in warehouse applications. https://lnkd.in/eiTii8Bv

As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible year of Kitchen Table Talks hosted by Karen Berard-Reed and Chelsea Rubadou! Each month, they brought together amazing speakers to share insights, challenges, and innovative ideas in Community Risk Reduction (CRR). It's been a year of growth and learning, from CRR data brainstorming to wildfire strategies, firefighter health, and more. We thank our guest speakers and everyone who participated in these conversations. If you have ideas or would like to join them in 2025, drop a comment or email crr@nfpa.org! #NFPA #KitchenTable #CRR #FireSafety

With Notre Dame's timely reopening last week, we’re reflecting on the fire risks older buildings face during renovations. Many historic buildings, like Notre Dame, lack modern fire protection, leaving them vulnerable during restoration work. Discover more about the risks and solutions in the NFPA Journal: https://lnkd.in/eVPukbmM

In honor of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s 50 Years of Fire Safety Advances report highlights the research and technologies that have directly contributed to the dramatic decline in U.S. fire fatalities over the past five decades. Check out the full report: 50 Years of Fire Safety Advances: https://lnkd.in/e-qeffZW

Happy 99th birthday, Dick Van Dyke! Today, we celebrate the incredible Dick Van Dyke, a legendary entertainer and longtime advocate for fire safety. Through the years, Mr. Van Dyke has been one of NFPA’s most impactful spokespeople, lending his iconic voice and charm to PSAs that helped spread critical fire safety messages. As he faces the challenges of evacuating his Malibu home due to recent wildfires, NFPA sends him our warmest wishes and gratitude on this milestone birthday. #DickVanDyke #FireSafety https://lnkd.in/ehxT6jk6

Students, submit your abstracts for the Student Research Presentation & Poster Session at this year’s NFPA Conference & Expo! This is your chance to showcase your fire safety research. Check the flyer for all the details: https://lnkd.in/eGPnFeWH

Our Vice President and Chief Engineer, Christian Dubay, has been appointed to a first one-year term as Chair of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors, beginning January 1, 2025. Chris’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in advancing ANSI’s mission to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. business and quality of life by promoting and safeguarding voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessments. Consensus codes and standards form the backbone of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, helping to protect lives and property around the world.   Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved recognition and in celebrating the vital work of ANSI and its volunteer leaders. https://lnkd.in/eYpJaH3T

This week marks the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, 5 years after a fire nearly destroyed it. In 2020, Angelo J. Verzoni wrote an article for the NFPA Journal "History Lost" exploring the impact of that fire, the lessons learned, and the importance of fire safety in preserving historical landmarks. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eAHK6hCu

Technology implementation across the fire, electrical, and life safety industries is opening doors for a younger generation of skilled trade workers by creating more efficient and accessible career paths across industries. In a recent Construction Executive article, Kyle Spencer, Director of NFPA LiNK, explores how the integration of technology not only enhances day-to-day operations but also helps bridge the skilled labor gap by attracting a tech-savvy workforce. Read Kyle’s insights on strategies for organizations to adopt tech-driven innovations to empower the next generation of skilled trade professionals: https://lnkd.in/eeR5Wwhe