ABOUT NFPANational Fire Protection AssociationNFPAThe world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.NFPA BOARD OF DIRECTORSNFPA board members are chosen from various disciplines and backgrounds and are elected based on experience in business, finance, or administration; respect of peers; respect as a member of the safety community; commitment to the Association's goals; and appreciation for the relationship NFPA must maintain with the changing needs of society.Philip C. StittleburgChair: Chief, La Farge Fire Department, La Farge, WI Ernest J. GrantFirst Vice Chair: Outreach Nurse Clinician, North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC Philip J. DiNennoSecond Vice Chair: President, Hughes Associates Inc., Baltimore, MD Randolph W. TuckerSecretary: Consultant, The Woodlands, TXH. Wayne Boyd, Treasurer: President/CEO, U.S. Safety & Engineering Corporation, Sacramento, CA Thomas W. Jaeger, PEImmediate Past Chair: President, Jaeger & Associates, LLC., Great Falls, VAJames M. ShannonPresident/CEO: NFPA, Quincy, MAAmy R. ActonBoard Member: Executive Director, The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Inc., Grandville, MI James M. ClarkBoard Member: Germantown, TNDonald R. CookBoard Member: Chief Electrical Inspector, Shelby County, ALKwame CooperBoard Member: Battalion Chief, Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles, CAPeter M. HollandBoard Member: Chief Fire Officer, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service, Preston, Lancashire, UKTonya L. HooverBoard Member: State Fire Marshal, Sacramento, CABrian J. HurleyBoard Member: Palm Beach, FLThomas A. LawsonBoard Member: Executive Vice President, FM Global, Johnston, RIWilliam J. McCammonBoard Member: Executive Director, East Bay Regional Communications System Authority, Dublin, CANed Pettus, Jr.Board Member: Fire Chief, Columbus Division of Fire, Columbus, OHJulie A. RochmanBoard Member: President & CEO, Institute for Business & Home Safety, Tampa, FLHarold A. SchaitbergerBoard Member: General President, IAFF, Washington, DCDean L. SeaversBoard Member: President, Red Hawk Fire & Security U.S.William A. StewartBoard Member: Toronto, ON, CanadaKeith E. WilliamsBoard Member: President/CEO, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Northbrook, IL Peter J.G. Willse, P.E., FSFPEBoard Member: Vice President, Director of Research, XL GAPS, Hartford, CTNFPA Association OfficersBruce MullenSenior Vice President and CFO: NFPA Quincy, MADennis J. BerryAssistant Secretary: NFPA, Quincy, MANFPA MANAGEMENT TEAMJames M. ShannonPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNancy L. PerkinsExecutive Administrator Lisa A. YarussiVice President, Human ResourcesMaureen B. BrodoffVice President and General CounselDennis J. BerrySecretary of the Corporation and Director of LicensingLorraine CarliVice President, CommunicationsPeg O’BrienAdministrator, Public AffairsMike HazellDivision Manager, Web PublishingJudith L. ComolettiDivision Manager, Public Education David NussDivision Manager, Wildland Fire OperationsLinda CoyleSr. Administrative Assistant, Wildland Fire OperationsBruce H. MullenExecutive Vice President and CFO, Finance and AccountingBrian WalshDivision Manager, FinanceFrancis T. HoganDivision Manager, Accounting & TaxationNancy HurleyDivision Manager, Real Estate & Building ServicesRichard T. SterlingDivision Director, Information ServicesPaul G. CrossmanVice President, Marketing and SalesMelinda CollinsExecutive Administrative AssistantLinda BaileyDivision Manager, Conferences and MeetingsTara Hastings-HealyAdministrative Assistant, Conferences and MeetingsPaul G. CrossmanVice President, Marketing & Sales - Logistics & FulfillmentAndrew WandellDivision Director, Marketing and SalesKathleen M. RuneySr. Administrative Assistant, Marketing and SalesKimberly A. FontesDivision Director, Product Development and ProductionNancy M. ZagrodnyProject Administrator, Product Development and ProductionChristian DubayVice President, Codes and Standards, and Chief EngineerChristine M. EllisExecutive Administrative Assistant, Codes and Standards Amy B. CroninDivision Manager, Codes and Standards Administration, Secretary to Standards CouncilRosanne M. ForanSr. Adminstrative Assistant, Codes and Standards AdministrationKenneth R. WilletteDivision Manager, Public Fire ProtectionAmy SturtevantAdministrative Assistant, Public Fire ProtectionRobert E. SolomonDivision Manager, Building Fire Protection and Life Safety Linda MacKayAdministrative Assistant, Building Fire Protection and Life Safety William M. BurkeDivision Manager, ElectricalCarol HendersonSr. Administrative Assistant, ElectricalRichard P. BielenDivision Manager, Fire Protection SystemsPatti J. MucciAdministrative Assistant, Fire Protection SystemsGuy R. ColonnaDivision Manager, Industrial and Chemical EngineeringDonald P. BlissVice President, Field OperationsBarbara DunnRegional Operations Administrator, Field OperationsGregory CadeDivision Director, Government Affairs Shameka WileySr. Administrative Assistant, Government Affairs Olga CaledoniaDivision Manager, International OperationsKathleen H. AlmandVice President, ResearchJohn R. Hall, Jr.Division Director, Fire Analysis and ResearchHelen J. ColumboSr. Administrative Assistant, Fire Analysis and ResearchTo reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life Codes & StandardsDevelop, publish, and disseminate consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.1Safety is everybody's business -- Disasters can occur anywhere, and they often occur when we least expect them. NFPA codes and standards are there to provide us with ways to prevent their occurrence, manage their impact, and protect us. One of the most notable features about NFPA’s standards development process is that it is a full, open, consensus-based process. “Full consensus” means that anybody can participate and expect fair and equal treatment. This is because safety is everybody’s business. NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by NFPA documents.ResearchProvide reports and statistics on the loss of life and property from fires.2NFPA´s Fire Analysis and Research DivisionNFPA´s Fire Analysis and Research division supports NFPA programs and the fire community by providing reports and statistics on the loss of life and property from fires. The division produces dozens of reports each year on the overall fire problem, firefighter fatalities and injuries in the United States, major fire causes, fire protection systems, and many more.Fire Protection Research FoundationThe independent, nonprofit Fire Protection Research Foundation collaborates with research organizations throughout the world, investigating new technologies and documenting the performance of fire- and building-related products, all in support of the NFPA mission. The Foundation also convenes research symposia throughout the year.Charles S. Morgan Technical LibraryThe Charles S. Morgan Technical Library maintains one of the largest collections of information relevant to fire research today, holding vital data on the topics of fire prevention, fire safety, and fire service. One of the largest fire science libraries in the worlds, the facility supports research efforts and maintains the NFPA archives. The latest statistics, research and news about fire ...TrainingTeach the code.3We develop the code. We know the code. We teach the code.Conference & Expo3.1NFPA CONFERENCE & EXPO -- The year’s largest and most important event for the fire protection, life safety, and electrical industries is the NFPA Conference & Expo, widely regarded as the most comprehensive event in the industry.Seminars [Conduct] live education events scheduled around the continental United States and hosted by expert NFPA instructors.3.2Online Courses[Host] self-guided online courses that allow you to learn at your own pace in the location you desire, from the comfort of your laptop or PC.3.3Customized Training[Conduct] on-site seminars providing customized code training, bringing the expert instructors and training materials to you at the location you choose.3.4Webinars [Conduct] webinars providing NFPA code-specific online training throughout the year offering live, interactive participation.3.5Certification ProgramsSupport fire protection and the fire service, building, and electrical inspection professions.3.6Fire Protection ProfessionalsFire Service ProfessionalsBuilding Inspection ProfessionalsElectrical Inspection ProfessionalsEvents Calendar [Host] a list of fire, electrical, and building safety-related meetings, seminars, conferences, and exhibits.3.7Electric Vehicle Safety TrainingHelp firefighters prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road.3.8FirefightersTraining VideosOffer training videos.3.9Online previews of selected videos available -- It's a fact. Quality fire, life, and workplace safety instruction reduces injuries and deaths. To help you deliver high quality instruction and enhance your training, NFPA offers a full range of training videos. That means you can save lives by giving workers vital information on important safety topics. Scholarships, Awards & Grants3.10Fire Protection Engineering StudentsFire Science StudentsFire Service StudentsPublic Administration Program StudentsFire ServicesAdvance and support methods of fire protection and prevention.3.10.1Fire ServicesPublic EducationTake the lead in making communities and workplaces safer.3.10.2Public EducatorsCommunitiesWorkplacesScholarshipsScholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. 3.10.3Undergraduate StudentsGraduate StudentsAwards[Provide recognition] for outstanding achievement ... 3.10.4NFPA Committee MembersNFPA VolunteersExceptional contributions to the cause of fire and life safety.CEU/LU information[Provide] access records for your participation in NFPA events.3.11Marine Chemists[Host] the directory of NFPA Certified Marine Chemists.3.12Marine Chemist Association, Inc.An independent professional organization composed of chemists certificated by the NFPA.Marine Chemists... a Marine Chemist, by virtue of his or her training and continuous professional upgrading through the Certification program administered by the Marine Chemist Qualification Board, is able to perform similar evaluations on other than marine vessels where an unsafe environment exists for workers or hot work is contemplated on a system that might contain residues of a flammable or combustible product. Such latter work would be outside the scope of NFPA 306.NFPA Marine Field ServiceFor information about the Marine Chemist program or related marine fire protection issues, contact the NFPA Marine Field Service [at marine@nfpa.org]United States Coast GuardThe United States Coast Guard and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration require that a Certificate issued by a Marine Chemist be obtained before hot work or fire producing operations can be carried out in certain spaces aboard a marine vessel. The appropriate U.S. Coast Guard Regulations are contained in 46 CFR 35.01-1(c)(1), 71.60-1(c)(1), 91.50-1(c)(1), 167.30-10(c)(1), and 189.50-1(c)(1). The appropriate OSHA regulations are contained in 29 CFR 1915.14.Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationNational Fire Protection AssociationIn complying with both the U.S. Coast Guard and OSHA regulations, the Marine Chemist applies the requirements contained in National Fire Protection Association Standard 306. NFPA 306, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, describes conditions that must exist aboard a marine vessel. A survey by the Marine Chemist ensures that these conditions are satisfied.Download the directory of NFPA Certified Marine Chemists (PDF, 134 KB), which includes rules for the Certification and Recertification of Marine Chemists, regulations and a marine chemists directory. Education[Serve as a] source of safety information.4NFPA is your source of safety information -- As part of NFPA’s commitment to eliminate fire deaths and injuries through effective public education programs and information, NFPA strives to be the source for fire and life safety information. With help from our official mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog®, and our national outreach efforts, like our public education advisors, public education network, Safety Source e-newsletter, Remembering When™ program, Learn Not to Burn® programs, and our annual Fire Prevention Week campaign, NFPA is helping to make the world a safer place. Strategies are integrated throughout our programs to reach those at highest risk including young children, older adults, people in low-income communities and people with disabilities.Fire & Life SafetyOffer important information on a variety of fire and life safety topics.4.1ConsumersAudiencesReach all audiences with important fire and life safety issues.4.2Public EducatorsSparky the Fire Dog WebsiteAllow kids to explore and learn about fire safety in a safe and interactive environment.4.3KidsChildrenFriendsFamiliesParents Educators The official Sparky the Fire Dog® website allows kids to explore and learn about fire safety in a safe and interactive environment. The popular ad-free site features sections for children of all ages, even providing voice-overs for younger children who cannot read yet. The diverse activities range from a fire truck section, cartoons, family activities, seasonal Sparky e-cards for kids to send to friends and family, and parent and educator information.Tip Sheets[Provide] tip sheets on a variety of fire and life safety topics.4.4Fire Prevention WeekObserve Fire Prevention Week.4.5In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration's Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925.Sparky News [Provide] the latest news and information from NFPA's official mascot.4.6Safety Source blogFeature news and information created to reduce fire deaths, injuries and property loss.4.7NFPA's Public Education DivisionSparky's Wish ListSupport fire department education efforts.4.8Partners in SafetyPartnered with [other] organizations to help spread the word about important fire and life safety issues.4.9Dominos Pizza Domino’s Pizza partners with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week 2013 Green Builder MediaPartnership created to showcase environmental benefit of home fire sprinklers Home DepotHome Depot and Kidde -- Partnership includes in-store fire safety workshops for kids and adultsKidde LEGOLANDNFPA fire safety partnership with LEGOLAND -- NFPA sponsors a live show at LEOGLAND focused on fire safety.Fire Safety Hero StoriesInspire and educate others on how they can make changes in their lives to help prevent and stay safe from fire.4.102013-08-29http://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpaOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net