National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 21, 2023

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC One of the key points raised during the discussion was the need for more diverse and nuanced messaging to help educate consumers about this growing hazard. Public education is important.” It’s a huge challenge,” said panel member Steve Kerber of the UL Fire Safety Research Institute.

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Hazard Education Transportation Manufacturing 86

Emergency Planning

MARCH 23, 2022

Safety’ refers to protection against major hazards such as storms, floods and industrial explosions. Emergency planning and management should be fully professionalised, with educational and training requirements, professional associations, credit for experience, a career path and an employment structure at all levels, from national to local.

Resilience 244

Resilience All-Hazards Emergency Planning Hazard 244

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction 105

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 15, 2022

The most widely adopted signage which most fire fighters are familiar with is the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, which provides information about hazardous materials present and the fire, health, instability and special hazards which they pose. M — Moderate hazard. H — High hazard. What does it look like?

All-Hazards 105

All-Hazards Hazard Activation Authorization 105

everbridge

AUGUST 31, 2022

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Preparing for hazards can involve planning and training with departments, jurisdictions, agencies, and community members.

All-Hazards 133

All-Hazards Management Hazard Communications 133

everbridge

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Risk Assessment: Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA) to understand what natural threats or hazards may impact their community, buildings, and infrastructure. Employees should be trained and educated on how to receive and respond to severe weather alerts to keep themselves safe and operations protected.

Alert 119

Alert Hazard Hospitality Government 119

Recovery Diva

JUNE 24, 2022

For example, with little energy to spare, emergency personnel are reluctant to enroll in continuing education and professional development on top of an already demanding role. Not a rosy picture. The ramifications of burnout ripple through the sector. So, what to do here in the U.S.? Inaction is not an option.

All-Hazards 189

All-Hazards Hazard Education Government 189

Recovery Diva

MAY 7, 2022

Book Review: The Invention of Disaster: Power of Knowledge in Discourses of Hazard and Vulnerability. The book is part of Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change. Author : JC Gaillard, Professor of Geography, University of Auckland, New Zealand. Series Editor: Ilan Kelman. For more information: [link].

Risk Reduction 113

Risk Reduction Hazard Natural Hazard Vulnerability 113

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 20, 2023

NFPA® works with organizations everywhere to raise awareness about the ways to reduce the risk of wildfire hazards. While at the Conference, don’t forget to stop by the public education kiosk at the NFPA booth to speak to NFPA staff from the Wildfire division.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Authorization 52

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.)

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For consumers, it means educating them about how to properly charge and store EVs, e-bikes, and e-scooters. NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Transportation 52

National Fire Protection Association

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Christmas Trees, although festive also poses a very dangerous fire hazard. Christmas Tree fires quickly releases a large amount of energy, placing them among the higher hazards when it comes to contents and furnishings. Inspecting and enforcing these items for all Christmas Trees goes a long way to reduce fire hazard they present.

All-Hazards 59

All-Hazards Hazard Education Application 59

CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks. It’s important to be aware of the types of hazards that can occur in your region and consequently how to prepare. It includes resources on building kits, making plans, evacuation and recovery and educational programs.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Emergency Planning Outage 52

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 15, 2022

NFPA has dedicated its efforts to raising awareness and helping educate workers, employers, and the public about the hazards associated with electricity both on the job and at home so that one day no one will have to suffer the effects of electrical burn injuries.

Hazard 52

Hazard Education 52

Crisis Response Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Gary Villeneuve, Director of Education at DRI International, outlines how an all-hazards approach is crucial for protecting an organisation and the people that make it valuable By Gary Villeneuve

All-Hazards 100

All-Hazards Hazard Resilience Education 100

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 1, 2023

This was surprising to me, but also provided me with an opportunity to educate them. Through enforcement of electrical codes, the inspector can help educate owners and installers about ESD risks. Private docks – Locations where ESD hazards may easily get overlooked or not inspected are on lakes surrounded by homes with private docks.

All-Hazards 94

All-Hazards Hazard Education Mitigation 94

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 15, 2024

First of all, when working within education, you must look at the threats. Schools should have business continuity plans in place, as we know that any disruption to children’s education can have a lasting impact. Schools face a wide variety of threats which don’t all fit neatly into the box of business continuity.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Education All-Hazards 52

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain.

Crisis Management 186

Crisis Management Accreditation Vulnerability Disaster Preparedness 186

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 11, 2024

Like many other hazard types, being prepared to respond to extreme cold requires an understanding of where these events can occur, the associated risks, vulnerable populations, and effective response strategies.

Resilience 64

Resilience Transportation Vulnerability Telecommunications 64

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As millions of Americans recover from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall near Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28, officials are warning of a new hazard: electric vehicles (EVs) that were damaged in the storm and now pose a fire risk. “Our Visit nfpa.org/ev to learn more about the EV responder training opportunities from NFPA.

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing Hazard Transportation Alert 111

CCEM Strategies

AUGUST 9, 2023

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. As with many types of hazards, being prepared to respond to extreme heat requires an understanding of where extreme heat can occur, what risks extreme heat brings, who is vulnerable to those risks, and how to help people get through extreme heat safely.

Resilience 98

Resilience Response Plan Vulnerability Hazard 98

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

DECEMBER 18, 2023

million three-year grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Training and Education Division (NTED) entitled “ Training Solutions: Enhancing Tribal Nations’ Readiness and Resilience “ NCDP will partner with the National Tribal Emergency Management Council on the creation and delivery of new trainings.

Disaster Preparedness 122

Disaster Preparedness Resilience Risk Reduction Capacity 122

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 13, 2022

If you are in a commercial office, would the fire protection system be designed to protect against such hazards? As our environment changes, so do the hazards and how standards address these emerging technologies. If the room you are occupying caught fire, how would these devices impact that fire?

Application 52

Application All-Hazards Hazard Automotive 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

The reason for monitoring threats is to enable the organization to take educated actions to avoid them or mitigate their impact. Threats related to environmental hazards that might occur in the vicinity of the organization’s facilities: train derailments, plant explosions, chemical spills. By creating a funnel.

All-Hazards 86

All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 86

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

Hazard 77

Hazard Emergency Planning Risk Reduction Pandemic 77

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Talks about the need for business to be prepared for three types of hazards, natural, human-caused, and technology-related. Another excellent DHS website.

BCM 92

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 92

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Individuals who have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Fire Protection Specialist understand this in ways that many others within the fire protection field are unable to. Together, all of the factors listed above form a comprehensive fire protection strategy.

All-Hazards 122

All-Hazards Hazard Communications Authorization 122

National Fire Protection Association

JULY 18, 2022

This was shocking to me, but also provided me an opportunity to educate them. Through enforcement of electrical codes the inspector can help educate and inform owners and installers about ESD risks. It starts with educating ourselves. So, how can an electrical inspector have an impact? But you still can’t swim there!

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Education Mitigation 52

National Fire Protection Association

MAY 19, 2023

New technological training and education applications are rapidly emerging for the fire service using immersive learning, and they offer certain unique advantages—most notably by improving health and safety.

Hazard 52

Hazard Technology Consulting Activation 52

everbridge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We should make a strategic shift toward a comprehensive national “all hazards” planning, preparation, and coordination culture in the U.S. Simultaneously, improving awareness and education among residents and travelers about available tools can empower individuals to take timely action.

Disaster Preparedness 105

Disaster Preparedness Alert All-Hazards Technology 105

National Fire Protection Association

AUGUST 3, 2022

Moving forward, NFPA will continue to pursue strong stakeholder engagement toward building education campaigns, analyzing funding mechanisms, promoting coordination, investing in workforce training, and other necessary endeavors to reduce wildfire risk to people, homes, and communities.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation All-Hazards Education Hazard 52

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Josh DeVincenzo, EdM, NCDP Assistant Director for Education and Training 2020 was a critical moment for NCDP in the sense that all aspects of our day-to-day would be different across the board. The memories of working on these projects stay with me to this day, as the U.S.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness All-Hazards Education Vulnerability 52

Emergency Planning

AUGUST 22, 2019

I replied that, as there are more than 80 dedicated journals in the disasters, risks and hazards fields, and more than 500 others that occasionally publish papers on such themes, no such need existed. The reason for mentioning this example is part of my response to an article that appeared in Times Higher Education (THE 2019).

Publishing 130

Publishing All-Hazards Risk Reduction Education 130

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem is a framework that identifies the components that must work together to minimize risk and help prevent loss, injuries, and death from fire, electrical, and other hazards. There are eight key components in the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. These components are interdependent.

All-Hazards 96

All-Hazards Hazard Manufacturing Capacity 96

National Fire Protection Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

An opportunity exists “to create training outreach programs and other fire protection training to better educate animal housing facility owners and staff,” the report says. “It’s just the opposite, actually.

All-Hazards 106

All-Hazards Hazard Education Media 106

National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem is defined as “a framework that identifies the components that must work together to minimize risk and help prevent loss, injuries, and death from fire, electrical, and other hazards.” A critical part of reducing the loss of life, injuries, and property damage from these hazards is fire prevention.

Accreditation 58

Accreditation All-Hazards Hazard Authorization 58

everbridge

MAY 13, 2022

As severe weather continues to threaten more people and cause greater harm, building resilience against natural hazards and climate threats is paramount: the time for governments and enterprises to act is now. By 2050, severe weather and climate-related events could displace 1.2 Severe Weather Trends.

Mitigation 64

Mitigation All-Hazards Alert Government 64