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{{Infobox organization
{{Infobox organization
| logo = NFPA logo.svg
| logo = NFPA logo.svg
| type =
| type = [[Nonprofit organization|Nonprofit]]
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| name = National Fire Protection Association
| name = National Fire Protection Association
| abbreviation = NFPA
| abbreviation = NFPA
| founded_date = {{start date and age|November 6, 1896}}<ref name="Freitag_Page_52">{{cite book |last1=Freitag |first1=Joseph Kendall |title=Fire Prevention and Fire Protection as Applied to Building Construction: A Handbook of Theory and Practice |date=1921 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |location=New York |page=52 |edition=2nd |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Fire_Prevention_and_Fire_Protection_as_A/nW5YAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA52&printsec=frontcover}}</ref>
| founded_date = {{start date and age|November 6, 1896}}<ref name="Freitag_Page_52">{{cite book |last1=Freitag |first1=Joseph Kendall |title=Fire Prevention and Fire Protection as Applied to Building Construction: A Handbook of Theory and Practice |date=1921 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |location=New York |page=52 |edition=2nd |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nW5YAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA52}}</ref>
| founder =
| founder =
| headquarters = [[Quincy, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| headquarters = [[Quincy, Massachusetts]], U.S.
| origins =
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| focus =
| focus = Industry standards, publications, conferences
| leader_title = President and [[Chief executive officer|CEO]]
| leader_title = President and [[Chief executive officer|CEO]]
| leader_name = Jim Pauley<ref name="CEO">{{cite web |access-date=July 24, 2019 |title=NFPA Leadership |url=https://www.nfpa.org/About-NFPA/NFPA-leadership |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref>
| leader_name = Jim Pauley<ref name="CEO">{{cite web |access-date=April 13, 2023 |title=NFPA Leadership |url=https://www.nfpa.org/About-NFPA/NFPA-leadership |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref>
| leader_title2 =
| leader_name2 =
| leader_title3 =
| leader_name3 =
| method = Industry standards, publications, conferences
| revenue =
| revenue =
| endowment =
| endowment =
| num_volunteers = 9,000
| num_volunteers = 9,000
| num_employees =
| volunteers_year = 2023
| num_members = 50,000
| num_members = 50,000
| membership_year = 2023
| homepage = {{url|https://www.nfpa.org/|nfpa.org}}
| homepage = {{url|https://www.nfpa.org/|nfpa.org}}
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The '''National Fire Protection Association''' ('''NFPA''') is an international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.<ref name="CEO"/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=July 24, 2019 |title=National Fire Protection Association - NFPA |url=https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx?code=HR0538 |website=Healthfinder.gov |publisher=U.S. Department of Health and Human Services}}</ref> As of 2018, the NFPA claims to have 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.<ref name="Overview">{{cite web |access-date=July 24, 2019 |title=NFPA overview |url=https://www.nfpa.org/overview |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About NFPA |url=http://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa |website=National Fire Protection Association |access-date=December 23, 2018}}</ref>
The '''National Fire Protection Association''' ('''NFPA''') is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.<ref name="CEO"/><ref>{{cite web |access-date=July 24, 2019 |title=National Fire Protection Association - NFPA |url=https://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/Organization.aspx?code=HR0538 |website=Healthfinder.gov |publisher=U.S. Department of Health and Human Services}}</ref> {{As of|2023}}, the NFPA claims to have 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.<ref name="Overview">{{cite web |access-date=April 13, 2023 |title=NFPA overview |url=https://www.nfpa.org/overview |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About NFPA |url=http://www.nfpa.org/about-nfpa |website=National Fire Protection Association |access-date=April 13, 2023}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


In 1895, a Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Protection was formed in Massachusetts by men affiliated with several fire insurance companies and a pipe manufacturer to develop a uniform standard for the design and installation of [[fire sprinkler]] systems. At the time, there were nine such standards in effect within {{convert|100|miles}} of [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], and such diversity was causing great difficulties for plumbers working in the [[New England]] region.<ref name="Jones">{{cite book | last1=Jones | first1=A. Maurice Jr. |title=Fire Protection Systems |date=2021 |publisher=Jones & Bartlett Learning |location=Burlington, Massachusetts |isbn=9781284180138 |page=22 |edition=3rd |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Fire_Protection_Systems/QUuxDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA22&printsec=frontcover |access-date=1 February 2021}}</ref>
In 1895, a Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Protection was formed in Massachusetts by men affiliated with several fire insurance companies and a pipe manufacturer to develop a uniform standard for the design and installation of [[fire sprinkler]] systems. At the time, there were nine such standards in effect within {{convert|100|miles}} of [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], and such diversity was causing great difficulties for plumbers working in the [[New England]] region.<ref name="Jones">{{cite book | last1=Jones | first1=A. Maurice Jr. |title=Fire Protection Systems |date=2021 |publisher=Jones & Bartlett Learning |location=Burlington, Massachusetts |isbn=9781284180138 |page=22 |edition=3rd |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QUuxDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA22 |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


The next year, the committee published its initial report on a uniform standard, and went on to form the NFPA in late 1896. The committee's initial report evolved into NFPA 13, ''Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,'' which is now the most widely used fire sprinkler standard.<ref name="Jones" />
The next year, the committee published its initial report on a uniform standard, and went on to form the NFPA in late 1896. The committee's initial report evolved into NFPA 13, ''Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,'' the most widely used fire sprinkler standard.<ref name="Jones" />


Around 1904, the NFPA began to expand its membership from affiliates of fire insurance companies to many other organizations and individuals, and also expanded its mission beyond promulgating fire sprinkler standards.<ref name="Jones" />
Around 1904, the NFPA began to expand its membership from affiliates of fire insurance companies to many other organizations and individuals, and also expanded its mission beyond promulgating fire sprinkler standards.<ref name="Jones" />


== Codes and standards ==
== Codes and standards ==
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The association publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards that are intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. The codes and standards are administered by more than 250 technical committees, consisting of approximately 8,000 volunteers.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=February 3, 2021 |title=List of NFPA Codes and Standards |url=https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref>
The association publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. The codes and standards are administered by more than 250 technical committees consisting of approximately 9,000 volunteers.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=April 13, 2023 |title=List of NFPA Codes and Standards |url=https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards |website=National Fire Protection Association}}</ref>

==Mascot==
==Mascot==
[[File:Sparky the fire dog visits children at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during Fire Prevention Week hosted by the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Oct. 10, 2013 131010-F-IT851-004.jpg|thumb|Sparky the Fire Dog]]
[[File:Sparky the fire dog visits children at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during Fire Prevention Week hosted by the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Oct. 10, 2013 131010-F-IT851-004.jpg|thumb|Sparky the Fire Dog]]
'''Sparky the Fire Dog''' is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association. Created in 1951 to promote fire safety education for children,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sparky.org/about |title=Sparky |access-date=July 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name=FS>{{cite web |url=https://flsamerica.com/blog/history-of-fire-safety-mascots-in-america/ |title=History of Fire Safety Mascots in America|website=Fire & Life Safety America |access-date=July 12, 2018}}</ref> he is a [[Dalmatian dog#In popular culture|Dalmatian]] dressed in firefighting gear.
'''Sparky the Fire Dog''' is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association. Created in 1951 to promote fire safety education for children,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sparky.org/about |title=Sparky |access-date=July 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name=FS>{{cite web |url=https://flsamerica.com/blog/history-of-fire-safety-mascots-in-america/ |title=History of Fire Safety Mascots in America|website=Fire & Life Safety America |access-date=July 12, 2018}}</ref> he is a [[Dalmatian dog#In popular culture|Dalmatian]] dressed in firefighting gear.


A children's book written about Sparky by [[Don Hoffman]] was published in 2011. He serves as the spokesdog for [[Fire Prevention Week]] each October in the United States and Canada.
A children's book about Sparky by [[Don Hoffman]] was published in 2011. He serves as the spokesdog for [[Fire Prevention Week]] each October in the United States and Canada.


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 01:53, 14 April 2023

National Fire Protection Association
AbbreviationNFPA
FoundedNovember 6, 1896; 127 years ago (November 6, 1896)[1]
TypeNonprofit
FocusIndustry standards, publications, conferences
HeadquartersQuincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Members (2023)
50,000
President and CEO
Jim Pauley[2]
Volunteers (2023)
9,000
Websitenfpa.org

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.[2][3] As of 2023, the NFPA claims to have 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.[4][5]

History[edit]

In 1895, a Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Protection was formed in Massachusetts by men affiliated with several fire insurance companies and a pipe manufacturer to develop a uniform standard for the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems. At the time, there were nine such standards in effect within 100 miles (160 km) of Boston, Massachusetts, and such diversity was causing great difficulties for plumbers working in the New England region.[6]

The next year, the committee published its initial report on a uniform standard, and went on to form the NFPA in late 1896. The committee's initial report evolved into NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, the most widely used fire sprinkler standard.[6]

Around 1904, the NFPA began to expand its membership from affiliates of fire insurance companies to many other organizations and individuals, and also expanded its mission beyond promulgating fire sprinkler standards.[6]

Codes and standards[edit]

The association publishes more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. The codes and standards are administered by more than 250 technical committees consisting of approximately 9,000 volunteers.[7]

Mascot[edit]

Sparky the Fire Dog

Sparky the Fire Dog is the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association. Created in 1951 to promote fire safety education for children,[8][9] he is a Dalmatian dressed in firefighting gear.

A children's book about Sparky by Don Hoffman was published in 2011. He serves as the spokesdog for Fire Prevention Week each October in the United States and Canada.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Freitag, Joseph Kendall (1921). Fire Prevention and Fire Protection as Applied to Building Construction: A Handbook of Theory and Practice (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons. p. 52.
  2. ^ a b "NFPA Leadership". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "National Fire Protection Association - NFPA". Healthfinder.gov. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  4. ^ "NFPA overview". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "About NFPA". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Jones, A. Maurice Jr. (2021). Fire Protection Systems (3rd ed.). Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 22. ISBN 9781284180138. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "List of NFPA Codes and Standards". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "Sparky". Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  9. ^ "History of Fire Safety Mascots in America". Fire & Life Safety America. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

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