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Introduction to NFPA Standards The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an American organization that creates and manages over 300 codes and standards that are intended to reduce the impact of fire and other emergencies. Founded in 1896, the NFPA has grown from a small group of insurance firms focused on fire sprinkler systems to a global authority on a wide range of fire and life safety topics. For the American fire service, NFPA provides guidance and best practices for almost everything we do. So how does the NFPA create and maintain their codes and standards? Code and standard development starts with the NFPA Board of Directors and the 13-person Standards Council. The Standards Council oversees the development of standards (new and revisions), administers …show more content…

If your department does not have a full NFPA membership with access to all standards, start with individual standards. A simple internet search will take you to the NFPA site and you can browse the catalog of standards that are available for individual purchase. Some good standards to start with would include: NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Dept. Occupational Safety & Health; NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications; and NFPA 1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training. Once you get your copy of the standard, take some time to read it and understand it. Compare the recommendations found in the standard with your own department procedures. Identify areas you can make improvements and reinforce the areas of the standard that you already meet. If you find that you need to make changes based on the standard, make a plan for those changes and be patient. It takes time to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together. Overall, you should find that using NFPA standards will benefit your department and improve the level of service you provide for your

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