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The NFPA Podcast

National Fire Protection Association•www.nfpa.org
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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.
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Episodes

Fire-Safe Cigarettes

Andrew McGuire, "the father of fire-safe cigarettes," talks about the wrap-up of the highly successful NFPA campaign. Read more about this in the May/June 2010 issue of the NFPA Journal .

Jun 01, 2010•17 min

Certified Fire Protection Specialist

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.

May 25, 2010•8 min

Home Fire Sprinklers Study

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 .

May 18, 2010•7 min

Electric Vehicle Safety Part 2

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.

Apr 29, 2010•10 min

Electric Vehicle Safety Part 1

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

Apr 22, 2010•7 min

NFPA 654 Updates

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

Apr 07, 2010•14 min

NFPA 99 and Wet Work

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

Apr 01, 2010•7 min

The Regency House Fire - Part 2

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

Feb 01, 2010•12 min

The Regency House Fire - Part 1

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

Jan 26, 2010•14 min

Looking Ahead to 2010

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

Jan 21, 2010•7 min

Residential Fire Sprinklers & Water Supply - Part 1

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.

Nov 16, 2009•12 min

Codes & Standards Information Updates

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

Nov 10, 2009•5 min

Emergency Evacuation - part 2

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

Oct 13, 2009•20 min

Emergency Evacuation - part 1

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

Oct 09, 2009•14 min

NFPA Codes & Standards

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

Sep 28, 2009•8 min

The 2010 Edition of NFPA 72

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

Sep 21, 2009•10 min

Helping Communities Prevent Arson

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

Sep 14, 2009•9 min

Vacant Homes and Arson

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

Sep 08, 2009•19 min

Campus Fire Safety

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

Sep 01, 2009•10 min

Fire Prevention Week Preview

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

Aug 07, 2009•19 min

High Rise Building Fires

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

Aug 03, 2009•18 min

Patterns of Firefighter Fireground Injuries

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

Jun 15, 2009•7 min

2009 NFPA Conference & Expo

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

Jun 11, 2009•16 min

NFPA 80 Updates

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

Jun 04, 2009•14 min

Home Fire Sprinklers

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

May 29, 2009•7 min
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