The campaign will focus on physical fitness and its role in reducing preventable injuries and deaths in the fire and emergency services during Safety Stand Down 2026, June 14–20.
Recent global fire incidents highlight how quickly small oversights can turn deadly. Reviewing core NFPA 101 concepts—clear egress routes, accurate occupancy classifications, working detection systems, and consistent training—can help U.S. employers strengthen life-safety programs in 2025.
The International Association of Fire Fighters has moved to dismiss all remaining claims in its lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association, ending a legal dispute over firefighter protective gear standards.
The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Inspection Association has joined the National Fire Protection Association, strengthening collaboration on electrical code adoption, inspection practices, and safety training statewide.