For the next five NFPA Podcast episodes we are replaying "The Survivors," an award-winning podcast series NFPA first published in 2017. In Part 2, impacted by the death of their two boys, the van Dijks go through the painstaking process of healing their physical injuries from a home fire. U.S. burn care experts weigh in on the prevalence and outcomes of these injuries and underscore a disconcerting trend across the nation.

For the next five NFPA Podcast episodes we are replaying "The Survivors," an award-winning podcast series NFPA first published in 2017. In Part 2, impacted by the death of their two boys, the van Dijks go through the painstaking process of healing their physical injuries from a home fire. U.S. burn care experts weigh in on the prevalence and outcomes of these injuries and underscore a disconcerting trend across the nation.

The Survivors, Part 2: “The Aftermath”

 For the next five NFPA Podcast episodes we are replaying "The Survivors," an award-winning five-part podcast series that first ran in 2017. In part 1, Feike and Noelle van Dijk’s sense of normalcy is shattered when a home fire killed two of their children in 2014. Three years after the incident, the family gives a rarely seen look at the lingering effects of American home fires, which claim seven people each day and injure 13,000 yearly. What’s discovered during a trip to their hometown is a family reminiscent of the past, but changed by their loss.

For the next five NFPA Podcast episodes we are replaying "The Survivors," an award-winning five-part podcast series that first ran in 2017. In part 1, Feike and Noelle van Dijk’s sense of normalcy is shattered when a home fire killed two of their children in 2014. Three years after the incident, the family gives a rarely seen look at the lingering effects of American home fires, which claim seven people each day and injure 13,000 yearly. What’s discovered during a trip to their hometown is a family reminiscent of the past, but changed by their loss.

The Survivors, Part 1: “One of 367,000”

  Few topics are as hot right now in the fire service as consumer lithium-ion batteries. While electric vehicles and e-bikes still get the bulk of attention, residential energy storage system (ESS) installations are also starting to skyrocket as homeowners realize the value of storing their solar power and having a reliable source of backup electricity. But when these large home batteries fail, it can present a host of difficult challenges for responders, and urgency is building to develop better guidance and tactics.   On today’s podcast, we talk to Adam Barowy and Sean DeCrane, two leading experts on lithium-ion battery hazards and the fire service. We discuss what researchers are learning by burning these batteries, and how that knowledge is helping to improve the fire service’s tactics and safety during incidents (4:50).    Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA engineer Val Ziavras answers your questions about another green trend that’s raising fire safety questions: Mass Timber construction (43:51).

Few topics are as hot right now in the fire service as consumer lithium-ion batteries. While electric vehicles and e-bikes still get the bulk of attention, residential energy storage system (ESS) installations are also starting to skyrocket as homeowners realize the value of storing their solar power and having a reliable source of backup electricity. But when these large home batteries fail, it can present a host of difficult challenges for responders, and urgency is building to develop better guidance and tactics. On today’s podcast, we talk to Adam Barowy and Sean DeCrane, two leading experts on lithium-ion battery hazards and the fire service. We discuss what researchers are learning by burning these batteries, and how that knowledge is helping to improve the fire service’s tactics and safety during incidents (4:50).  Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA engineer Val Ziavras answers your questions about another green trend that’s raising fire safety questions: Mass Timber construction (43:51).

A Battery in Every Garage?

Incredible advancements are being made around using virtual reality to bolster firefighter training. Some fire departments are even using VR to educate the public about fire safety. Today on the podcast, we talk to Ken Willette, executive director of the North American Fire Training Directors, about what’s available on the market now, where the technology is headed, and how fire departments can best implement this technology into their training programs (3:03). LINKS:  Visit the Firefighter Immersive Learning homepage to read the Fire Protection Research Foundation reports and learn more  Read a 2022 NFPA Journal feature story about firefighter immersive learning Watch a Learn Something New NFPA video about immersive learning and firefighter training

Incredible advancements are being made around using virtual reality to bolster firefighter training. Some fire departments are even using VR to educate the public about fire safety. Today on the podcast, we talk to Ken Willette, executive director of the North American Fire Training Directors, about what’s available on the market now, where the technology is headed, and how fire departments can best implement this technology into their training programs (3:03). LINKS:  <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/ffimmersivelearning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Firefighter Immersive Learning homepage</a> to read the Fire Protection Research Foundation reports and learn more <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Publications-and-media/NFPA-Journal/2022/Spring-2022/Features/VR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read a 2022 NFPA Journal feature story about firefighter immersive learning</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2G-DJS_lyM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch a Learn Something New NFPA video</a> about immersive learning and firefighter training

How Virtual Reality Is Changing Firefighter Training

In the United States, when someone calls 911 the call is routed to an operator at a public safety answering point, or PSAP. But news outlets across the country are finding that local PSAPs are struggling, and that 911 callers are waiting longer to get help. Today on the podcast, we speak to a researcher who just surveyed dozens of PSAPs to find out how well they are able to meet the call answering and processing times required by NFPA standards (2:44). The results were eye-opening.  Then, on a new Code Corner, with construction season in full swing, engineer Shawn Mahoney talks about the role of the fire prevention program manager on construction sites (31:08). Links:   Read the Fire Protection Research Foundation report on PSAPs  See various NFPA resources related to construction fire prevention and safety

In the United States, when someone calls 911 the call is routed to an operator at a public safety answering point, or PSAP. But news outlets across the country are finding that local PSAPs are struggling, and that 911 callers are waiting longer to get help. Today on the podcast, we speak to a researcher who just surveyed dozens of PSAPs to find out how well they are able to meet the call answering and processing times required by NFPA standards (2:44). The results were eye-opening.  Then, on a new Code Corner, with construction season in full swing, engineer Shawn Mahoney talks about the role of the fire prevention program manager on construction sites (31:08). Links: <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/Emergency-Responders/An-Analysis-of-Public-Safety-Call-Answering-and-Event-Processing-Times" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the Fire Protection Research Foundation report on PSAPs</a> <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=241&amp;tab=research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> See various NFPA resources related to construction fire prevention and safety</a>

Is 911 In Trouble?

An estimated 75 million households in the United States will fire up their grills this Memorial Day weekend. For most, the worst that will happen is a few burned hot dogs. But each year, about 22,000 people in the U.S. go to hospital emergency rooms with injuries related to grilling. Today on the podcast, we talk to NFPA’s director of public education about what can go wrong, and what fire prevention educators should be telling their communities about grilling and cooking safety as we head into summer (1:09).    Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA electrical expert Corey Hannahs wraps up Electrical Safety Month with an in-depth look at what makes a person qualified to perform various types of electrical jobs (17:14). 

An estimated 75 million households in the United States will fire up their grills this Memorial Day weekend. For most, the worst that will happen is a few burned hot dogs. But each year, about 22,000 people in the U.S. go to hospital emergency rooms with injuries related to grilling. Today on the podcast, we talk to NFPA’s director of public education about what can go wrong, and what fire prevention educators should be telling their communities about grilling and cooking safety as we head into summer (1:09).    Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA electrical expert Corey Hannahs wraps up Electrical Safety Month with an in-depth look at what makes a person qualified to perform various types of electrical jobs (17:14).

Grilling Safety

Last month, the U.S. federal government launched the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer—the largest project ever undertaken to better understand and reduce the risk of cancer among firefighters. Today on the podcast, we talk to the leader of this effort, Dr. Kenny Fent (2:40). He tells us what the Firefighter Registry is, how it will work, and how it could eventually lead to reforms that help keep future generations of firefighters cancer free. Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA electrical expert Corey Hannahs kicks off Electrical Safety Month by discussing changes to the rules on kitchen island receptacles in the 2023 National Electrical Code (34:14).   LINKS: Participate in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Fact sheets, videos, promotional materials, and more regarding the registry  Read an award-winning NFPA Journal feature from 2017 about cancer and the fire service

Last month, the U.S. federal government launched the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer—the largest project ever undertaken to better understand and reduce the risk of cancer among firefighters. Today on the podcast, we talk to the leader of this effort, Dr. Kenny Fent (2:40). He tells us what the Firefighter Registry is, how it will work, and how it could eventually lead to reforms that help keep future generations of firefighters cancer free. Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA electrical expert Corey Hannahs kicks off Electrical Safety Month by discussing changes to the rules on kitchen island receptacles in the 2023 National Electrical Code (34:14). LINKS: <a href="https://nfr.cdc.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Participate in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer</a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/registry/nfrcomm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fact sheets, videos, promotional materials, and more regarding the registry</a> <a href="https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nfpa/journal_20170506/index.php#/p/28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read an award-winning NFPA Journal feature from 2017 about cancer and the fire service</a>

Can We End Cancer in the Fire Service?

 Falls and fires kill and injure more older adults than many people realize. Not only are seniors twice as likely as the general population to experience a fatal fire, they suffer an estimated 36 million falls each year in the U.S., resulting in 8 million injuries.   On today’s podcast, we talk to Dori Krahn, a community relations coordinator with the Saskatoon Fire Department, and an expert on senior fall and fire prevention education (2:50). She tells us why senior falls have increased across North America, why fires are so dangerous for this population, and talks about an updated NFPA program aimed at teaching older adults how to be safer in their homes.   Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA engineer Val Ziavras answers a question about how to make sense of occupancy classifications (34:34).    LINKS   Learn more about the new NFPA program, Steps to Safety     Read a 2022 NFPA Journal feature exploring the growing problem of falls and fires among older adults

Falls and fires kill and injure more older adults than many people realize. Not only are seniors twice as likely as the general population to experience a fatal fire, they suffer an estimated 36 million falls each year in the U.S., resulting in 8 million injuries. On today’s podcast, we talk to Dori Krahn, a community relations coordinator with the Saskatoon Fire Department, and an expert on senior fall and fire prevention education (2:50). She tells us why senior falls have increased across North America, why fires are so dangerous for this population, and talks about an updated NFPA program aimed at teaching older adults how to be safer in their homes. Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA engineer Val Ziavras answers a question about how to make sense of occupancy classifications (34:34). LINKS <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Teaching-tools/Remembering-When" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn more about the new NFPA program, Steps to Safety</a> <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Publications-and-media/NFPA-Journal/2022/Summer-2022/Features/Falls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read a 2022 NFPA Journal feature exploring the growing problem of falls and fires among older adults</a>

Falls, Fires, and Older Adults

Dampers are usually hidden away in ducts or ceiling cavities and seldom get much attention, but they’re a critical part of the fire protection strategy for many buildings. In a new Code Corner, NFPA Engineer Shawn Mahoney gives us a rundown of the different types of dampers, how they work, and what NFPA standards say (1:31). Then, we are joined by two experts from the National Energy Management Institute who tell us about the installation and maintenance of dampers, and some of the common problems that inspectors encounter out in the field (8:36).  Check out an NFPA fact sheet about fire and smoke dampers

Dampers are usually hidden away in ducts or ceiling cavities and seldom get much attention, but they’re a critical part of the fire protection strategy for many buildings. In a new Code Corner, NFPA Engineer Shawn Mahoney gives us a rundown of the different types of dampers, how they work, and what NFPA standards say (1:31). Then, we are joined by two experts from the National Energy Management Institute who tell us about the installation and maintenance of dampers, and some of the common problems that inspectors encounter out in the field (8:36).  <a href="https://go.nfpa.org/fire-and-smoke-damper-basics-fact-sheet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out an NFPA fact sheet about fire and smoke dampers</a>

Giving Dampers Their Due

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three words that have quickly risen priority lists at fire departments across the world in recent years. While most agree on the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce, what do those words actually mean in practice for the fire service? Why has DEI  increasingly become such an emphasis, and what does success in this area for the fire service ultimately look like?  On this podcast we ask Kwame Cooper, who after 38 years with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, returned home to New York to become FDNY’s chief diversity and inclusion officer last November (3:55).  Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA Engineer Brian O’Connor answers questions about requirements in NFPA 855 for mobile energy storage systems (43:16).    LINKS:   Drexel University research project on DEI in the fire service  Urban Fire Forum position statement on DEI in the fire service

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three words that have quickly risen priority lists at fire departments across the world in recent years. While most agree on the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce, what do those words actually mean in practice for the fire service? Why has DEI increasingly become such an emphasis, and what does success in this area for the fire service ultimately look like? On this podcast we ask Kwame Cooper, who after 38 years with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, returned home to New York to become FDNY’s chief diversity and inclusion officer last November (3:55). Then, on a new Code Corner, NFPA Engineer Brian O’Connor answers questions about requirements in NFPA 855 for mobile energy storage systems (43:16). LINKS:  <a href="https://drexel.edu/dornsife/research/centers-programs-projects/FIRST/our-projects/DEI%20in%20the%20Fire%20Service/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Drexel University research project on DEI in the fire service</a> <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Membership/member-sections/Metro-Chiefs/Urban-Fire-Forum/2022/1-2022-UFF-DEI-Deliverable.ashx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Urban Fire Forum position statement on DEI in the fire service</a>

Diversity and the Fire Service

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The NFPA Podcast is the place for safety professionals to stay up to speed on the fast-paced world of electrical, fire, and life safety. Hear in-depth conversations with people out in the field about how they are confronting new challenges and staying on top of emerging technologies to keep the world safe. Listen the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Email jroman@nfpa.org to send feedback or recommend a topic for future episodes.

The NFPA Podcast

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

The 2010 Edition of NFPA 72

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.

Residential Fire Sprinklers & Water Supply - Part 1

As we near the 20th anniversary of the Worcester, Massachusetts, cold storage warehouse fire, which killed six firefighters on December 3, 1999, the NFPA Journal Podcast catches up with Matthew Foley, an NFPA research associate who has ties to the deadly blaze and who authored "After Effect"—the cover story of the November/December issue of NFPA Journal on the lasting impact of the fire. Email averzoni@nfpa.org or jroman@nfpa.org with your thoughts on the NFPA Journal Podcast or to suggest episode ideas!

As we near the 20th anniversary of the Worcester, Massachusetts, cold storage warehouse fire, which killed six firefighters on December 3, 1999, the NFPA Journal Podcast catches up with Matthew Foley, an NFPA research associate who has ties to the deadly blaze and who authored "After Effect"—the cover story of the November/December issue of NFPA Journal on the lasting impact of the fire. Email averzoni@nfpa.org or jroman@nfpa.org with your thoughts on the NFPA Journal Podcast or to suggest episode ideas!

The Worcester Cold Storage Fire

A look at some of the many efforts NFPA has undertaken to addrss the needs of people with disabilities.  Read the full story in the July/August issue of NFPA Journal.

A look at some of the many efforts NFPA has undertaken to addrss the needs of people with disabilities.  Read the <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/publicJournalDetail.asp?categoryID=2056&amp;itemID=47862&amp;src=NFPAJournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full story</a> in the July/August issue of NFPA Journal.

NFPA + Disabilities

If you are a healthcare facilities manager who is looking for more resources on how to be compliant with the 2012 version of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, please visit www.nfpa.org/cms  Jesse sits down with Robert Solomon, Division Manager for Building Fire Protection at NFPA, to talk about the recent announcement by the center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has published Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety Requirements for Certain Health Care Facilities that require healthcare facilities to use the 2012 edition of NFPA 101® Life Safety Code® (LSC); and mandates direct compliance with the 2012 edition of NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, for the first time.  Robert breaks down everything you need to know to get up to date and where you can find answers to your questions.   If you like the podcast, please rate and review us.  Want to get in touch with Jesse with ideas or thoughts on past episodes?  Jesse can be reached at JRoman@nfpa.org.

If you are a healthcare facilities manager who is looking for more resources on how to be compliant with the 2012 version of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, please visit <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/cms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nfpa.org/cms</a> Jesse sits down with Robert Solomon, Division Manager for Building Fire Protection at NFPA, to talk about the recent announcement by the center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has published <a href="https://community.nfpa.org/external-link.jspa?url=%2FC%5CUsers%5Cklongley%5CDocuments%5C%3A+https%3A%5Cwww.federalregister.gov%5Carticles%5C2016%5C05%5C04%5C2016-10043%5Cmedicare-and-medicaid-programs-fire-safety-requirements-for-certain-health-care-facilities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety Requirements for Certain Health Care Facilities</a> that require healthcare facilities to use the 2012 edition of <a href="https://community.nfpa.org/external-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfpa.org%2Fcodes-and-standards%2Fdocument-information-pages%3Fmode%3Dcode%26code%3D101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NFPA 101®</a> Life Safety Code® (LSC); and mandates direct compliance with the 2012 edition of <a href="https://community.nfpa.org/external-link.jspa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfpa.org%2Fcodes-and-standards%2Fdocument-information-pages%3Fmode%3Dcode%26code%3D99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NFPA 99</a> Health Care Facilities Code, for the first time.  Robert breaks down everything you need to know to get up to date and where you can find answers to your questions. If you like the podcast, please rate and review us.  Want to get in touch with Jesse with ideas or thoughts on past episodes?  Jesse can be reached at <a href="mailto:JRoman@nfpa.org">JRoman@nfpa.org</a>.

Being compliant with NFPA 101 and NFPA 99

Jesse Roman chats with Matt Klaus, NFPA principal fire protection engineer and liaison to the NFPA 13 technical committees, about these updates to 13, why they were made, and why they are important. In the case of the commodity classification tables, much of the commodity information provided in NFPA 13 is nearly 50 years old, written when storage facilities and schemes were vastly different than today, Klaus explains.  That was a big problem, because the accuracy of those classifications is vital for fire protection. Cloud ceilings—essentially aesthetic ceiling panels suspended below the actual structural ceiling—are very popular among architects and developers these days because they can hide unsightly wires and pipes, and they look really cool. Unfortunately, they complicate sprinkler system design.

Jesse Roman chats with Matt Klaus, NFPA principal fire protection engineer and liaison to the NFPA 13 technical committees, about these updates to 13, why they were made, and why they are important. In the case of the commodity classification tables, much of the commodity information provided in NFPA 13 is nearly 50 years old, written when storage facilities and schemes were vastly different than today, Klaus explains.  That was a big problem, because the accuracy of those classifications is vital for fire protection. Cloud ceilings—essentially aesthetic ceiling panels suspended below the actual structural ceiling—are very popular among architects and developers these days because they can hide unsightly wires and pipes, and they look really cool. Unfortunately, they complicate sprinkler system design.

NFPA 13 upcoming changes for the 2016 edition

First off, please let us know if you like our topics and if you have any ideas for other things we can talk about. Email Jesse at jroman@nfpa.org and let us know what you think.  We've been receiving a lot of support for the podcast the past year and we would love to hear from you. In this episode, Jesse talked with Jeff Sargent and Mark Earley about the upcoming edition of the National Electrical Code.  The NEC is always a fascinating topic but this upcoming edition is jammed packed with emerging issues.  Jeff and Mark talk about the three big items the NEC is either addressing or updating; those items being photovoltaic, direct current micro grids and energy storage systems.  Please note everything talked about in this podcast will be up for review at the 2016 NFPA Conference and Expo in June.

First off, please let us know if you like our topics and if you have any ideas for other things we can talk about. Email Jesse at <a href="mailto:jroman@nfpa.org">jroman@nfpa.org</a> and let us know what you think.  We've been receiving a lot of support for the podcast the past year and we would love to hear from you. In this episode, Jesse talked with Jeff Sargent and Mark Earley about the upcoming edition of the National Electrical Code.  The NEC is always a fascinating topic but this upcoming edition is jammed packed with emerging issues.  Jeff and Mark talk about the three big items the NEC is either addressing or updating; those items being photovoltaic, direct current micro grids and energy storage systems.  Please note everything talked about in this podcast will be up for review at the 2016 NFPA Conference and Expo in June.

Issues addressed in 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Against a backdrop of active shooter events from coast to coast, NFPA began crafting its new standard on response and preparedness to active shooter and/or hostile events, NFPA 3000, in June. In this episode of the NFPA Journal Podcast, staff writer Angelo Verzoni talks with NFPA 3000 technical committee members about the need for the standard and what they hope to bring to the table in developing it.

Against a backdrop of active shooter events from coast to coast, NFPA began crafting its new standard on response and preparedness to active shooter and/or hostile events, NFPA 3000, in June. In this episode of the NFPA Journal Podcast, staff writer Angelo Verzoni talks with NFPA 3000 technical committee members about the need for the standard and what they hope to bring to the table in developing it.

Responding to Active Shooter Incidents - NFPA 3000

In this episode of the NFPA Journal® Podcast, we take a look at the NFPA Fire &amp; Life Safety Ecosystem and how recent events in Brazil serve as prime examples of that concept. -- Have feedback on the podcast? Let us know! Email Angelo Verzoni at averzoni@nfpa.org or Jesse Roman at jroman@nfpa.org.

In this episode of the NFPA Journal® Podcast, we take a look at the NFPA Fire &amp; Life Safety Ecosystem and how recent events in Brazil serve as prime examples of that concept. -- Have feedback on the podcast? Let us know! Email Angelo Verzoni at <a href="mailto:averzoni@nfpa.org">averzoni@nfpa.org</a> or Jesse Roman at <a href="mailto:jroman@nfpa.org">jroman@nfpa.org</a>.

The Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem 

NFPA Journal executive editor Scott Sutherland and Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, examine the history of the Triangle Waist Company fire.  You can read more about the fire online at: www.nfpa.org/trianglefire.

NFPA Journal executive editor Scott Sutherland and Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, examine the history of the Triangle Waist Company fire.  You can read more about the fire online at: <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/trianglefire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nfpa.org/trianglefire</a>.

The Triangle Waist Company Fire - Part 1

Ken Willette, manager of NFPA's Public Fire Division, and Dr. John Hall, the director of NFPA's Data Analysis Division, discuss the new "Total Cost of Fire in the U.S." report.

Ken Willette, manager of NFPA's Public Fire Division, and Dr. John Hall, the director of NFPA's Data Analysis Division, discuss the new "Total Cost of Fire in the U.S." report.

The Cost of Fire - Part 1

In this episode of our Winter Safety series, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Judy Comoletti talk about safety precautions you can take when decorating your home for the holidays.

In this episode of our <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2103&amp;URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Safety series</a>, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Judy Comoletti talk about safety precautions you can take when decorating your home for the holidays.

Winter Safety - Holiday Decorations

In the second past of our podcast on the Triangle Waist Company fire, Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, explores why the incident had such a massive regulatory impact in the United States. You can read more about the fire online at: www.nfpa.org/trianglefire. NFPA Triangle Waist Fire New York 1911 Casey Grant National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code NFPA101

In the second past of our podcast on the Triangle Waist Company fire, Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, explores why the incident had such a massive regulatory impact in the United States. You can read more about the fire online at: <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/trianglefire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nfpa.org/trianglefire</a>. NFPA Triangle Waist Fire New York 1911 Casey Grant National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code NFPA101

The Triangle Waist Company Fire - Part 2

Color

Guy Colonna, NFPA’s division manager of Industrial and Chemical Engineering, sits down with Jesse Roman to discuss dust and current cultural events that are bringing the two together.  After an explosion at a dance party in Taiwan that resulted in over 10 deaths, public safety officials of events like “color runs” are looking into the dangers that can come with any dust.  Guy gives a great overview of dust in general and the dangers of it.  Later, Guy talks about the resources offered to public safety officials and organizers alike to keep everyone safe and sound.  

Guy Colonna, NFPA’s division manager of Industrial and Chemical Engineering, sits down with Jesse Roman to discuss dust and current cultural events that are bringing the two together.  After an explosion at a dance party in Taiwan that resulted in over 10 deaths, public safety officials of events like “color runs” are looking into the dangers that can come with any dust.  Guy gives a great overview of dust in general and the dangers of it.  Later, Guy talks about the resources offered to public safety officials and organizers alike to keep everyone safe and sound.

Dust explosions and “color runs”

Fires caused by issues with a home's electrical system or appliance are another leading cause of fires in winter months.  Find out more about this and other safety information on NFPA's Winter Safety webpage.

Fires caused by issues with a home's electrical system or appliance are another leading cause of fires in winter months.  Find out more about this and other safety information on NFPA's <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/winter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Safety</a> webpage.

Winter Safety - Electrical 

Food trucks are on the rise with around 117,000 in operation around the United States.  In 2014 it was estimated that the food truck industry made over $850 million.  Some trucks operate using a 20-gallon tank of propane which is equivalent to 170 sticks of dynamite with its explosive capability.    Unfortunately tragedy struck in July 1st 2014 when a truck exploded killing two people and injuring ten.  Jesse Roman talked about the current environment for fire and life safety on food trucks with Jacqueline Wilmot, staff liaison for NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.

Food trucks are on the rise with around 117,000 in operation around the United States.  In 2014 it was estimated that the food truck industry made over $850 million.  Some trucks operate using a 20-gallon tank of propane which is equivalent to 170 sticks of dynamite with its explosive capability. Unfortunately tragedy struck in July 1st 2014 when a truck exploded killing two people and injuring ten.  Jesse Roman talked about the current environment for fire and life safety on food trucks with Jacqueline Wilmot, staff liaison for NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.

Food Truck Fire and Life Safety

In the third episode of our Winter Safety series, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli gives us some sobering statistics about how dangerous lit candles can be at this time of year.

In the third episode of our <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2103&amp;URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Safety series</a>, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli gives us some sobering statistics about how dangerous lit candles can be at this time of year.

Winter Safety - Candles

It might seem strange today, but firefighters dying from falling off fire trucks used to be a problem— from 1977 to 1987, an average of nearly four firefighters died each year from falling off of trucks. Today, the problem is virtually unheard of thanks in large part to the 1987 adoption of NFPA 1500, the first fire service occupational safety standard. In this episode of NFPA Journal Podcast, host Jesse Roman talks to fire service veterans who used to “ride the tailboard,” and learns how a few sentences in a big standard changed 200 years of tradition in the fire service and likely saved dozens of lives. Sorry for the long hiatus, the end of 2016 was kinda crazy for NFPA Journal with a special sprinkler edition, a brand new design and even a new writer, hi Angelo.  We plan on starting this back up and creating a new episode every month.  As always, feel free to email Jesse with topic ideas, thoughts on the pod and anything else.  Jesse can be reached at Jroman@nfpa.org Thanks and stay safe!   Sound effects provided by Soundsnap.com and YouTube audio library. Music listing: Cross the Road by Silent Partner Brontosaurus by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Ether by Silent Partner Travel Light by Audionautix Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/   Chasin' It by Audionautix    Chasin' It by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It might seem strange today, but firefighters dying from falling off fire trucks used to be a problem— from 1977 to 1987, an average of nearly four firefighters died each year from falling off of trucks. Today, the problem is virtually unheard of thanks in large part to the 1987 adoption of NFPA 1500, the first fire service occupational safety standard. In this episode of NFPA Journal Podcast, host Jesse Roman talks to fire service veterans who used to “ride the tailboard,” and learns how a few sentences in a big standard changed 200 years of tradition in the fire service and likely saved dozens of lives. Sorry for the long hiatus, the end of 2016 was kinda crazy for NFPA Journal with a special sprinkler edition, a brand new design and even a new writer, hi Angelo.  We plan on starting this back up and creating a new episode every month.  As always, feel free to email Jesse with topic ideas, thoughts on the pod and anything else.  Jesse can be reached at <a href="mailto:Jroman@nfpa.org">Jroman@nfpa.org</a> Thanks and stay safe! Sound effects provided by <a href="http://Soundsnap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundsnap.com</a> and YouTube audio library. Music listing: Cross the Road by Silent Partner Brontosaurus by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Ether by Silent Partner Travel Light by Audionautix Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a>   Chasin' It by Audionautix   Chasin' It by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>) Artist: <a href="http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://audionautix.com/</a>

Riding the Tailboards - An NFPA 1500 oral history

The effects of winter weather, like snow and freezing cold temperatures, can easily lead to an increased risk of fire or injury in your home.  Learn how to stay safe in this episode of our Winter Safety series.

The effects of winter weather, like snow and freezing cold temperatures, can easily lead to an increased risk of fire or injury in your home.  Learn how to stay safe in this episode of our <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2103&amp;URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Safety series</a>.

Winter Safety - Winter Storms

In the fourth episode of our Winter Safety series,  Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli talk about how to stay safe when heating your home this winter.

In the fourth episode of our <a href="http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=2103&amp;URL=Safety%20Information/For%20consumers/Holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Safety series</a>, Glenn Gaines from the USFA and NFPA's Lorraine Carli talk about how to stay safe when heating your home this winter.

Winter Safety - Home Heating

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