The Story Not Told

We have known for years that news events must contain key elements to allow them to be considered newsworthy. Stories that are considered significant and prominent take headlines, while others are postponed or even lost on the cutting room floor. What is often missed from the headlines are the significant stories that fail to meet editors’ earmarks. Automatic fire sprinkler success stories often fall in this category and go widely unrecognized. Sometimes the important story is that non-event which failed to meet significant criteria and simply goes unnoticed or unreported.

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NFSA’S GUIDE TO NFPA’S 2021 ANNUAL TECHNICAL MEETING – VIRTUAL EDITION

The NFPA Virtual Technical Meeting is being held online again in 2021. The NFPA site and debate portion is not 100%. As NFPA updates, the NFSA will update this voting guide for the key industry issues. Keep this site bookmarked and check back regularly for updates and all the information you need to participate in this process.

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NFPA AND HFSC TEAM UP TO ADVANCE HOME FIRE SPRINKLER AWARENESS

QUINCY, MA May 13, 2021 – Fire departments and public safety advocates across North America will unite May 16-22 to participate in a digital campaign and conduct community outreach activities to increase awareness about how dangerous home fires can be and the benefits of home fire sprinklers.

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Hydrostatic Testing: Changes to NFPA 25 Over the Decades

When is hydrostatic testing of standpipe systems and fire department connections required in accordance with NFPA 25, The Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems?

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