NFPA Who we are and how we can help you North Eastern Fire Education Conference April 1, 2016 Shayne Mintz Canadian Regional Director, NFPA
Agenda Introductions NFPA Our new Mission and Vision Why the NFPA is important to you and your department Standards in Action and why we need your help Your Voice Matters NFPA Update FPRF Research Questions
NFPA New Vision and Mission New President - Jim Pauley Vision We are the leading Global Advocate for the elimination of death and injury, property and economic loss due to fire and related hazards Mission We help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion 5 Core Strategic Initiatives Culture Transformation Deeper Engagement Build NFPA Data Monster Enhance Effective Enforcement Expand First Responder Engagement Where responders go So goes the NFPA nfpa.org 3
What NFPA Standards apply to me and why do I need them? nfpa.org 4
NFPA Standards Who Cares and why do you need them? Internationally accepted foundation Referenced in, and basis for many minimum standards and guidelines (OHSA, Sec. 21, NIOSH, ANSI) Recognized Industry Best Practice go to standard in absence of other Reg or guideline Developed and maintained by professional subject matter experts Defensible in court Industry and professionals rely on them heavily THEY ARE THERE FOR YOU! nfpa.org 5
NFPA - Public Fire Protection Division Currently: Responsible for 93 active Documents 12 future Documents Subject Matter: Professional Qualifications Fire Service Operations Training Occupational Health and Safety Equipment Personal Protective Equipment nfpa.org 6
How we re working to keep you and your department safe 1001 1072 Professional Qualifications Fire Fighter (1001) Apparatus Operator (1002) ARFF (1003) Marine and Land Based F/F (1005) Tech Rescue (1006) Fire Officer I, II, III (1021) Incident Management (1026) Inspector/Plans Examiner I, II, III (1031) Fire Investigator (1033) Fire and Life Safety Educator, PIO, Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention (1035) Fire Marshal (1037) Fire Service Instructor I, II, III (1041) Wildland Fire Fighter (1051) Public Safety Telecommunicator (1061) EVT (1071) Haz Mat/WMD Emergency Response (1072) Industrial Fire Brigade Member (1081) Traffic Control Incident Management (1091) nfpa.org 7
How we re working to keep you and your department safe Fire Service Operations Fire Service Deployment (1710/1720/1730) Incident Management System (1561) Fire Department Safety Officer (1521) Rapid Intervention Crews (1407) Fire Protection infrastructure in rural, suburban and wildland fire areas Water Supply (1142 1231) Wildland Fire Management (1143) Reducing structural ignition hazards and water supply (1141 1144) Use of Class A foams in manual structural firefighting (1145) Standard for providing Emergency Services to the Public (1201) Communications systems (1221) Fire and Emergency Service Organization Risk Management (1250) Land Based FD s responding to Marine Vessel Fires (1405) nfpa.org 8
How we re working to keep you and your department safe Training Training Reports and Records (1401) Building Fire Service Training Centres (1402) Live Fire Training Evolutions (1403) Respiratory Protection Training (1404) Thermal Imaging Training (1408) Training on Initial Emergency Scene Operations (1410) Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training (1451) Training for Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys (1452) Incident Management System (1561) Technical Search and Rescue (1670) nfpa.org 9
How we re working to keep you and your department safe Occupational Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety (1500) Training for Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys (1452) Infection Control Program (1581) Occupational Medical Program for FD s (1582) Health Related Fitness programs for FD Members (1583) Rehab during Emergency Operations and Training (1584) Breathing Air Quality (1989) nfpa.org 10
How we re working to keep you and your department safe Equipment Thermal Imaging Cameras (1801) Two way hand held radios (1802) Life Safety Rope (1983) Fire Apparatus and Wildland Fire Apparatus (1901-1906) Inspection Maintenance and testing for refurbishing and retiring fire apparatus and (1911 1912) Testing of Aerial Devices (1914) Preventative Maintenance of Fire Apparatus (1915) Ground ladders (1932) Fire Hose and care, use, testing and connections (1961/1962/1963) Nozzles and hose appliances (1964 1965) Powered Rescue Tools (1936) nfpa.org 11
How we re working to keep you and your department safe Personal Protective Equipment and Ensembles Selection Care and Maintenance of FF ensembles and apparel (1851) Station Apparel (1975) Standard on Protective Clothing Structural, Proximity, and Wildland Fire Fighting (1971) Standard on SCBA, Respirators and Selection Care and Maintenance (1852 1981 1984) Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) Alarms (1982) Selection Care and Maintenance of Tech Rescue Apparel (1855) Protective ensembles for Tech Rescue (1951) Structural Fire Fighting Ensembles (1971) Water operations Ensembles(1952 1953) Haz Mat/CBRN Operations Ensembles (1991 1992 1994) nfpa.org 12
NFPA Codes and Standards How can I find out If there s one for my need How to access them How are they developed What s the process How to get involved and influence their development nfpa.org 13
NFPA Codes and Standards Where can I find out what Standards exist and how can I get access http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/documentinformation-pages Mark as Favorite and/or print out the list and keep it close for handy reference Free Access all free on-line access Need to register but don t need to be a member Subscription service It s the BEST! Full web based downloadable docs in.pdf searchable form Cost A fraction of the cost of other standards (CSA, ULC, ISO) nfpa.org 14
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