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The NFPA Podcast

National Fire Protection Association•www.nfpa.org

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

Vacant Building Fire Report

Marty Ahrens, manager of NFPA's Fire Research & Analysis Division, answers questions about the fire risks of vacant buildings.

May 21, 2009•7 min

NFPA 3, Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Former NFPA fire protection engineer David Hague explains the origins and importance of NFPA 3, the organizations newest standard.

May 12, 2009•16 min

Arson Awareness Week

A look at NFPA s new outreach program to combat arson a concern for communities across the nation.

May 05, 2009•9 min

Updates to NFPA 72

The National Fire Alarm Code is undergoing some dramatic changes. NFPA's Lee Richardson has the details.

Apr 30, 2009•12 min

Working at NFPA

Korean Fire Protection Association s Hojung Ryu shares his experience during NFPA fellowship.

Apr 22, 2009•6 min

NFPA 400

NFPA division manager Guy Colonna answers questions about NFPA 400, the new Hazardous Materials Code.

Apr 16, 2009•13 min

Using Elevators in an Emergency

NFPA principal life safety engineer Ron Cote on using elevators in an emergency evacuation.

Apr 09, 2009•20 min

NFPA.ORG's New Look

NFPA web publisher Mike Hazell answers questions about the newly redesigned NFPA website.

Mar 24, 2009•7 min

Fire Safety Challenges in Storage Occupancies

Public Fire Protection director Curt Varone on the challenges of fighting fires in mega-storage facilities.

Mar 18, 2009•16 min

Research "Renaissance"

A surge in important new research promises to revolutionize how the fire service does its job. Fire Protection Research Director Casey Grant explains.

Mar 12, 2009•14 min

Evacuation solutions for people with disabilities

The NFPA's Lisa Braxton interviews Bill Scott, president of Abilities Unlimited, about the importance of pre-planning evacuation options.

Mar 04, 2009•9 min

March 2009

Fighting fires at massive storage occupancies; a "renaissance" in fire protection; and the importance of safety planning for people with disabilities.

Mar 02, 2009•20 min

February 2009

A major new public safety initiative; a sneak peek at the 2009 NFPA Conference; and the dangers of carbon monoxide explained.

Feb 02, 2009•20 min

Message for President Obama

NFPA President on the key fire and life safety issues that need to be addressed by the new Obama Administration.

Jan 21, 2009•12 min

January 2009

Updates to NFPA s Health Care Facilities Code, a look ahead for the NFPA Journal, and NFPA President James Shannon on the association s goals for 2009.

Jan 05, 2009•16 min

Thermal Capacity of Protective Clothing report

Casey Grant, the director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, answers questions about the new "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report.

Dec 02, 2008•11 min

December 2008

The "Thermal Capacity of Fire Fighter Protective Clothing" report, an inside look at the new Urban Fire Safety Task Force, and a brief introduction to NFPA's E-Learning training curriculum.

Nov 26, 2008•17 min

2008 Home Heating Survey

NFPA's Lorraine Carli and Scott Conner from the American Red Cross talk about the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

Nov 19, 2008•10 min

The EQ Hazardous Waste Facility Fire Investigation

Chemical Safety Board investigator Robert Hall answers questions about the North Carolina blaze.

Nov 17, 2008•12 min

November 2008

Lessons learned from the EQ hazardous waste facility fire, the challenges of integrating building systems, and the results of the new Home Heating Survey.

Nov 03, 2008•20 min

October 2008

The new Home Fire Sprinkler Cost Assessment report, answering questions about AFCIs, and what's new with Fire Prevention Week.

Oct 06, 2008•18 min

Lake View School Fire

Fire Protection Research Foundation Director Casey Grant on one the largest life-loss fires in U.S. history.

Sep 24, 2008•25 min

Positive Pressure Ventilation Test

NIST researcher Steve Kerber answers questions about recent Positive Pressure Ventilation tests.

Sep 10, 2008•10 min

September 2008

The Collinwood School Fire tragedy, installing sprinklers in off-campus housing at Wesleyan University, and positive pressure ventilation testing in Ohio.

Sep 03, 2008•19 min

2008 Fire Prevention Week Interview - Part 1

NFPA's public education team highlight what's new for this year's Fire Prevention Week.

Aug 19, 2008•11 min

2008 Fire Prevention Week Interview - Part 2

NFPA's public education team highlight what's new for this year's Fire Prevention Week.

Aug 19, 2008•9 min

The 2007 Home Heating Report

NFPA Assistant Vice President of Research and Analysis Dr. John Hall on the safety statistics for space heaters.

Dec 20, 2007•10 min

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