WUI-NITY 4 report is now published, packed with information on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) evacuation simulations. Developed through international collaboration, the WUI-NITY modeling tool now includes microscopic traffic modeling with SUMO, the k-PERIL probabilistic trigger buffer model, and a streamlined user interface. These enhancements offer deeper insights into evacuation behaviors and the impact of wildfire smoke on driving speeds. In addition, detailed VR experiments provide a richer understanding of human responses in wildfire scenarios. Additionally, the report introduces innovative social media data mining techniques to analyze evacuation behaviors, enhancing our understanding of how people react and move during wildfires. Learn more about WUI-NITY at the NFPA website. https://lnkd.in/eYmGWy68 The model will be made available for download soon. #WildfireSafety #EvacuationModeling #EmergencyPlanning #WUINITY4 #VRSimulations #TrafficModeling #FireSafety #PublicSafety
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Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. Visit NFPA’s website at www.nfpa.org for more information. Want to be part of something big? As an employee of the National Fire Protection Association, you are working toward truly making a difference all over the world. You play a key role in keeping first responders safe, helping to provide architects with guidelines for building design and safety, providing education to children in schools, and so much more. Employees at NFPA bring a collective passion to work every day as together, they contribute toward solving the fire problem…all while being offered great benefits. Want to make a difference? Join Us. www.nfpa.org/careers.
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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are just around the corner, with festive meals and flickering flames serving as key elements of both holidays. Where candles and cooking—particularly cooking that includes frying—present potential fire hazards, these simple tips and precautions can help ensure festive, fire-free celebrations: https://lnkd.in/eRX4uXCX
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NFPA 660, Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids, is now available digitally in NFPA LiNK® and for pre-order in print! The new standard combines six previous standards related to combustible dusts into one. After a 2021 combustible dust explosion in Singapore killed three workers, NFPA Journal examined the hazard in more detail. Revisit the story: https://lnkd.in/eDFNysxF
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A new report from the Fire Protection Research Foundation summarizes both a prescriptive and performance-based design approach to select design oxygen concentrations for oxygen reduction system installations in warehouse applications. https://lnkd.in/eiTii8Bv
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As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible year of Kitchen Table Talks hosted by Karen Berard-Reed and Chelsea Rubadou! Each month, they brought together amazing speakers to share insights, challenges, and innovative ideas in Community Risk Reduction (CRR). It's been a year of growth and learning, from CRR data brainstorming to wildfire strategies, firefighter health, and more. We thank our guest speakers and everyone who participated in these conversations. If you have ideas or would like to join them in 2025, drop a comment or email crr@nfpa.org! #NFPA #KitchenTable #CRR #FireSafety
Once a month, we gather around the (virtual) kitchen table and share successes, challenges, ideas, and big questions all pertaining to community risk reduction. I want to take a moment as we close out 2024 to remember and toast to all our guest speakers this past year... In January we brainstormed CRR data for the development of NERIS with Tom Jenkins. In February we learned about the statewide CRR initiatives in Wisconsin. In March the Jessicas of Fairfax shared their fun, innovative data analysis and communication tactics Jessica L. A. Jessica Handoko. In April we got a sneak peek at some amazing programs that were later presented in full at NFPA's Conference Selena Silva. In May, Grand Rapids, Michigan discussed what's next as they approach the 10-year mark on previous smoke alarm installation programs. In June Jeremy Mitchell chatted with us about utilizing CRR as a fire fighter health and safety initiative. In July we handed the reins to Kim S. and Sylvia Peace and they facilitated a lively roundtable about Older Adult Falls. In August, with the opening of NFPA's Conference call for proposals, we joined forces with Michele Steinberg and Kelly Ransdell to discuss what makes a fantastic CRR, wildfire, and/or public education conference session. In September we discussed the relationship between CRR and wildfire mitigation strategies with Megan Fitzgerald-McGowan and Michele Steinberg. In October we learned about a Florida Youth Emergency Teen Program that merges fire service, emergency management, and a local 4-H club, with Rachel Roberts. In November Peg Paul discussed economic incentives related to CRR initiatives, using the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition as a shining example. And just a couple days ago, we celebrated December with our friends to the north Benoit Ferland and Yan Cuillerier, who discussed how policy in Quebec influences their CRR work, and how that's led to measurable impacts. Karen Berard-Reed and I are excited to build out the 2025 Kitchen Table slate, so if you have any ideas, speakers, or big questions to propose drop us a comment or email! And if you'd like to join us, email crr @ nfpa. org to get on our mailing list. NFPA Thanks to each and every one of you who makes this monthly event a fun and engaging conversation. I've learned so much from you all. Have a safe and happy holiday season! See you next year 😁
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With Notre Dame's timely reopening last week, we’re reflecting on the fire risks older buildings face during renovations. Many historic buildings, like Notre Dame, lack modern fire protection, leaving them vulnerable during restoration work. Discover more about the risks and solutions in the NFPA Journal: https://lnkd.in/eVPukbmM
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In honor of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s 50 Years of Fire Safety Advances report highlights the research and technologies that have directly contributed to the dramatic decline in U.S. fire fatalities over the past five decades. Check out the full report: 50 Years of Fire Safety Advances: https://lnkd.in/e-qeffZW
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Happy 99th birthday, Dick Van Dyke! Today, we celebrate the incredible Dick Van Dyke, a legendary entertainer and longtime advocate for fire safety. Through the years, Mr. Van Dyke has been one of NFPA’s most impactful spokespeople, lending his iconic voice and charm to PSAs that helped spread critical fire safety messages. As he faces the challenges of evacuating his Malibu home due to recent wildfires, NFPA sends him our warmest wishes and gratitude on this milestone birthday. #DickVanDyke #FireSafety https://lnkd.in/ehxT6jk6
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Students, submit your abstracts for the Student Research Presentation & Poster Session at this year’s NFPA Conference & Expo! This is your chance to showcase your fire safety research. Check the flyer for all the details: https://lnkd.in/eGPnFeWH
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Our Vice President and Chief Engineer, Christian Dubay, has been appointed to a first one-year term as Chair of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors, beginning January 1, 2025. Chris’s leadership and expertise will be instrumental in advancing ANSI’s mission to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. business and quality of life by promoting and safeguarding voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessments. Consensus codes and standards form the backbone of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™, helping to protect lives and property around the world. Please join us in congratulating Chris on this well-deserved recognition and in celebrating the vital work of ANSI and its volunteer leaders. https://lnkd.in/eYpJaH3T
Today, the ANSI Board of Directors announced its new members and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2025. ▫️ Christian Dubay, NFPA, was appointed to a first one-year term as Chair of the ANSI Board. ▫️ David Miller, API - American Petroleum Institute, will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Supporting the Chair will be the following Vice Chairs: ▫️ Jamie Ferguson, Kaiser Permanente ▫️ Edward Mikoski, MBA, CStd, FSES, Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) ▫️ David Miller, API - American Petroleum Institute ▫️ Cynthia D. Woodley, Ed.D., Professional Testing Inc. Read more about the individuals elected to the Board as Directors-at-Large for terms beginning January 2025 and concluding at year-end 2027 in #ANSINews: https://lnkd.in/eYycg48V
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