Channel Title: National Fire Protection Association Channel Description: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. Our vision: We are the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. Our mission: To help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering our mission. NFPA membership totals more than 50,000 individuals around the world. <video> Home Wildfire Preparedness Description: Every year, wildfires burn across the U.S., and more people are living where wildfires are a real risk. But by working together residents can make their own property - and their neighborhood - much safer from wildfire. Start by making simple low-cost changes to your home and landscape to reduce your risk. Learn more at nfpa.org/wildfire: https://nfpa.org/wildfire </video> <video> With Safety, Never Compromise. Choose NFPA® as Your Trusted Source Description: Work without compromise with NFPA®. When it comes to work that affects the safety of lives and property, failure is not an option. For over 125 years, NFPA has been a proactive safety organization that vets challenges and researches solutions to help people the world over do uncompromisingly good work. Driven by passionate experts, NFPA is a trusted source of information that leads the world in developing guidance and resources for fire, electrical, and life safety. If you and your company don’t compromise the work that you offer, then you can’t compromise on the quality of information and knowledge that prepare you to work at the highest level. As building materials, technologies, and social challenges change, work with greater efficiency, productivity, and safety by working with superior knowledge. Our products, services, and events include: ● NFPA LiNK® ● NFPA Conference & Expo® ● Individual Membership, Electrical Inspection Membership ● Fire Prevention Week™ ● NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) ● NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® ● NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® ● Fire Protection Handbook® (FPH®) ● And much more To learn more, visit nfpa.org. </video> <video> Is Spontaneous Combustion Real? Description: The short answer is yes, it is real. From nacho chips igniting to oily rags bursting into flames, there are several recent examples of seemingly spontaneous combustion. Whether spontaneous human combustion is real, however, is an entirely different question—and many people think the answer is no. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we examine the curious phenomenon of spontaneous combustion, and explain why this spring cleaning season you'll want to be careful when disposing of any oily rags. LINKS Safety tip sheet from NFPA: https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/OilyRagsSafetyTips.ashx Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> Long COVID and the Fire Service Description: In 2020, more firefighters died from COVID-19 in the United States than any other line-of-duty death cause. But did you know that long COVID also has the potential to significantly disrupt the fire service, not just in the US but globally, too. Long COVID is a term used to describe symptoms lasting weeks, or even months, following an initial COVID infection. For firefighters, this could translate to major challenges in returning to what is one of the most physically demanding jobs in existence. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we take a look at what long COVID is, how it's already impacted the fire service, and a new Fire Protection Research Foundation–supported project to further examine the connection between long COVID and the fire service. The project, titled Continuing the Fight Against COVID Together (C-FACT), is being led by Dr. Denise Smith from Skidmore College, Dr. Sara Jahnke from the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, and Dr. Steven Moffat, an occupational medicine physician from Indiana. LINKS Firefighter survey about long COVID: https://ndri1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YzSu9QjIlIwSeW Watch the full Research Foundation webinar: https://www.nfpa.org/training-and-events/by-type/webinars CREDITS NFPA and the Fire Protection Research Foundation Motion Array/YouTube CFA (Country Fire Authority)/YouTube City of Santa Rosa, California/YouTube Sacramento Fire Department/YouTube Carl Peter Kern/YouTube Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> Celebrating 100 Years of Fire Prevention Week Description: October 9-15, 2022, represents the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW)™, the longest running public health observance on record. Each year we value the efforts you make to share the FPW message. NFPA vigorously works to celebrate this year’s milestone anniversary and the 2022 theme, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”. </video> <video> When to Teach Children Stop, Drop, and Roll in Today's Fire Risk Landscape Description: Injuries and deaths from your clothes catching on fire are far less likely today than they were 50 years ago, when NFPA first introduced Stop, Drop, and Roll to the world and actor Dick Van Dyke helped popularize the phrase. That doesn't mean the message doesn't still have its place. But public education experts say there are other, more relevant fire safety messages firefighters and other fire safety educators should be teaching children before they teach them Stop, Drop, and Roll. This includes things like what to do when you hear a smoke alarm and home fire escape planning. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we look at why while Stop, Drop, and Roll was a critical message in the 1970s, today it should take a backseat to other fire safety messages. LINKS https://www.nfpa.org/learnnottoburn https://www.sparky.org/ CREDITS Liz Hyde NFPA Myrna Litt/Wikipedia City of St. Charles, Illinois Government/YouTube Now Habersham/YouTube HOME VIDEO ARCHIVES (Raw As It Gets)/YouTube ISSofBC ESL/YouTube ForFilm Creation/YouTube City of Eugene/YouTube A.MaRee Beauty/YouTube Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> Steps to Safety Description: Seconds count when a home fire happens. Having a plan that works for you and your home setting will prepare you to safely escape. Take a tour with a local fire service educator as he walks a resident through her home in this video to learn more. </video> <video> Safety Tips for Preventing Fires in Submerged Electric Vehicles Description: After Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated parts of the southeastern United States over a span of just two weeks in September and October 2024, safety officials are warning the public about the fire risk of an electric vehicle (EV) that has been submerged in water. In this video, Andrew Klock, senior manager of Training & Development at NFPA, provides an overview of how submersion in water—especially saltwater—can damage the lithium-ion batteries that power many of today's EVs and some steps that can be taken to help people stay safer. Explore more of the resources NFPA offers for the public, first responders, and other professionals as they recover from these recent, large-scale disasters: https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2024/09/30/resources-for-hurricane-helene-recovery To learn more about NFPA training for first responders on EV incident response, go to https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/training-for-me/alternative-fuel-vehicles-training/electric-vehicles For general electric vehicle information and safety tips, visit https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/electrical/electric-vehicles </video> <video> Using Virtual Reality to Train Firefighters Description: Virtual reality and augmented reality aren't just for video games. Professionals around the world, from health care workers to military personnel, use VR and AR to train. Experts say the fire service could be next in line to adopt the technologies, collectively known as immersive learning, for training. So what are the benefits of using VR to train firefighters? What about the drawbacks? This episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal® answers those questions. On February 15, don't miss the release of the cover story of the Winter 2022 edition of NFPA Journal, "Full Immersion," which dives deeper into this topic; that article will be available at https://www.nfpa.org/journal CREDITS Eye Definition/YouTube Jacksonville NC/YouTube Immersed Robot/YouTube Humanoidity/YouTube US Navy/YouTube Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2023 Description: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day—commonly shortened to Wildfire Prep Day—focuses on what you can do in and around your home to help protect against the threat of wildfires. The annual event, which is organized by NFPA and sponsored by State Farm, takes place on the first Saturday in May. This year, it will be on Saturday, May 6. Visit the NFPA Wildfire Community Preparedness Day webpage for free resources, including social media cards and a Prep Day Toolkit, which provides a list of project ideas, safety tips, and more: https://www.nfpa.org/wildfireprepday </video> <video> Fire Safety Considerations for E-Bikes and E-Scooters Description: Electric bicycles and electric scooters, known as e-bikes and e-scooters, are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, especially in cities. But did you know that the lithium-ion batteries often used to power these devices can lead to battery fires and explosions? In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we go over why e-bikes and e-scooters catch fire, what some jurisdictions are doing to try and better regulate that risk, and what tips people can follow to stay safe if they use, store, or charge e-bikes or e-scooters. More safety resources, including a free, downloadable tip sheet, is available by visiting https://www.nfpa.org/ebikes Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> The History and Evolution of Burn Treatment Description: Ever since humans discovered fire, they've been burned. Ancient societies concocted a plethora of weird and wonderful approaches to burn treatment, from applying milk and honey to wounds to smearing them with feces—yes, feces. At one point hundreds of years ago, doctors even believed treating burns with more fire was the way to go. Over the last century, spurred by events like World War II and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire in Boston, huge leaps have been made in the treatment of burns. Today, burn care requires a complex, multi-faceted approach spanning multiple fields of medicine. LINKS Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors: https://www.phoenix-society.org/ Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> Fire Safety for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets Description: July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we review some of the safety tips NFPA offers for keeping pets safe from fire, smoke, hot objects, and electrical hazards in and around the home. We also cover the questions pet owners can ask the people who work at or manage pet boarding and health care facilities to ensure those locations are as safe as possible. LINKS Download the NFPA Pet Fire Safety tip sheet: https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/PetSafetyTips.ashx The 2020 EMAC Desk Reference includes a whole chapter on pet fire safety. Download the document here: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Teaching-tools/Educational-messaging Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> The Relationship Between Extreme Heat and Wildfire Description: With record-high temperatures in California and other parts of the western United States this month, the conversation around how heat waves influence wildfire has been in the media. The truth is extremely high temperatures themselves don't cause more frequent or more severe wildfires. In fact, some of the coldest states in the country, like Montana, experience thousands of wildfires each year. But combine high heat with dry conditions and enough vegetation to act as fuel to burn, and then you start introducing more wildfire risk. So what can be done about it? In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we examine the relationship between extreme heat and wildfire as well as offer some tips for staying safe when hot and dry conditions combine to increase wildfire risk. Learn more about the spontaneous combustion of oil-soaked rags, mulch, and other fuel sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HQuKZ2JlOM& Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org ©2022 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved. </video> <video> NFPA Fire Prevention Week 2022 Description: As NFPA celebrates the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week this October, learn why the official theme for this year’s campaign, October 9-15, 2022, is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape™.” </video>

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.

Our vision: We are the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.
Our mission: To help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion.

NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering our mission. NFPA membership totals more than 50,000 individuals around the world.

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