Did you Know? NFPA 14 No Longer Requires Check-Valves in Looped Standpipes
Recently, the NFPA 14 technical committee removed the requirement for check-valves to be installed in interconnected standpipes in the NFPA 14 2024 edition. This article will discuss the reasoning behind this decision, as well as what this could mean for the future of the standard.
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The ABC’s of AFFF | TechNotes
NFSA staff will be discussing AFFF in detail during their upcoming Tech Tuesday webinar. NFSA members can earn up to 12 CEU hours for free by registering for the association’s Tech Tuesday classes. These classes cover a variety of topics in fire protection, from lithium-ion, antifreeze, and much more. To learn more about membership with our association, visit our membership page.
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State of the Future Leadership Committee from Chair Liotta
The FLC had a strong presence at the recent Business & Leadership Conference held in beautiful Maui. Six FLC members participated in sessions covering various topics such as Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, and sprinkler system design. One of the key highlights was a roundtable discussion between current NFSA Board members James Lewis and Nancy Hammond and FLC members Lainey Liotta, Melisa Rodriguez, and Darren Palmieri focusing on bridging generational gaps in the workplace. Engaging topics like "tiara syndrome," attracting and retaining younger talent, distinguishing between mentorship and sponsorship of high-potential colleagues, and career paths were thoroughly explored. The conversation continued during a happy hour co-sponsored by ServiceTrade. We eagerly anticipate next year's conference in Nashville, TN.
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