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The NFPA Podcast is the place for safety professionals to stay up to speed on the fast-paced world of electrical, fire, and life safety. Hear in-depth conversations with people out in the field about how they are confronting new challenges and staying on top of emerging technologies to keep the world safe. Listen the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Email jroman@nfpa.org to send feedback ... more

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As National Electrical Safety Month winds down, we are taking stock of some of the biggest electrical safety trends, hazards, and challenges facing both electrical workers and the public. Today on the podcast, Corey Hannahs, NFPA's electrical technic... more

In the United States, when someone calls 911 the call is routed to an operator at a public safety answering point, or PSAP. But news outlets across the country are finding that local PSAPs are struggling, and that 911 callers are waiting longer to ge... more

The Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study is perhaps the most comprehensive effort ever undertaken to understand and address firefighter cancer. The project seeks to track the exposure and biometric data of 10,000 firefighters over the course of 30 years ... more

Flying cars are no longer science fiction. As soon as this summer, several U.S. states and Dubai will likely have flying taxies buzzing around overhead, according to recent press releases from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Uber. If the... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Fuller
Former paramedic and Fire Battalion Chief, now Senior Project Specialist at Public Consulting Group
Public Consulting Group
Episode: Is 911 in Trouble?
Jeff Burgess
Director of the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study; professor and researcher
University of Arizona
Episode: 10 Years of Progress on Cancer
Casey Grant
Former Executive Director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation
Fire Protection Research Foundation
Episode: 10 Years of Progress on Cancer
Rex Alexander
Veteran helicopter pilot and NFPA 418 committee member
NFPA 418; Vertiport Standards
Episode: Flying Cars are Finally Here. Are they Safe?
Maria Kornakova
National Bushfire Manager, Fire Protection Association Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
Episode: How Australia is Tackling Wildfire
Brandi Phillips
Technical Rescue Branch Director at the University of Florida's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
University of Florida – Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
Episode: Manatee Rescue
Michael Brune
Fire Marshal, Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear Fire Department
Episode: The Data Center Boom
Joe Maruca
Retired fire chief and longtime board member of the National Volunteer Fire Council
National Volunteer Fire Council
Episode: The Volunteer Crisis
Ken Willette
Executive director of the North American Fire Training Directors and veteran of the Career Fire Service
North American Fire Training Directors
Episode: The Volunteer Crisis

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Jesse Roman
Host of The NFPA Podcast; NFPA staff leading safety discussions and standards topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Angelo - vocal fry

    Content is decent. Intro music is terrible. Angelo is doing a great job, but you gotta lose the vocal fry. It’s unlistenable

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    Appinion101
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great, but needs to be updated more

    Podcasts are great but I am more interested in life safety devices and incidents. Not uploaded enough

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JoeMama157
    United States3 years ago
  • NFPA Podcast

    I am a Sprinkler System Installer and enjoy hearing about other Fire Departments. The perfect hour: learn and listen about interesting facets of “The Business “.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron G Price
    Canada3 years ago
  • Good Podcast

    Good podcast, but is way way wayyyy too long to digest the information, and are released too infrequently. Would be better to split them into 10-20 minute segments and release the shorter podcasts weekly. My attention span can’t handle an hour of technical discussion at this moment in time.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cosmo12345
    United States5 years ago
  • Great info and detailed

    Great mix of stuff. Always informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil 03472
    United States6 years ago

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Strong emphasis on standards, safety research, and real-world applications.
Episodes are in-depth; longer formats may challenge casual listeners but reward professionals seeking detail.
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Guests provide practical, evidence-based insights for field practitioners.

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Is 911 in Trouble?
Q: How did you collect all this information from the PSAPs, and what was the methodology behind the study?
Researchers conducted surveys and collected raw CAD data from participating PSAPs, because there is no national database; about 52 PSAPs contributed data out of roughly 6,000 nationwide, acknowledging selection bias and the limitations of non-standardized reporting.
Is 911 in Trouble?
Q: So I have those numbers in front of me. The standard says that 9-1-1 operators should answer within 15 seconds, 90 percent of the time; how are the PSAPs doing with those benchmarks?
The data show that most PSAPs are doing poorly relative to the stated benchmarks, with only a subset meeting the targets; substantial portions exceed the 15-second and 60-second timeframes, especially among agencies not following NFPA standards.
Flying Cars are Finally Here. Are they Safe?
Q: Okay. Rex, is there anything else you wanna add?
Public comment is open and accessible online; input from aviation professionals, AHJs, and infrastructure creators will help shape NFPA 418's vertiport chapter as the industry accelerates toward real deployments.
How Australia is Tackling Wildfire
Q: Can you explain how building codes work in Australia and how centralized vs. decentralized rules operate?
She describes the National Construction Code with three volumes, state variations, and overlays like Bushfire Prone Area and Bushfire Management Overlay, plus mandatory planning considerations and the role of Australian Standards such as AS3959 in bushfire-prone construction.
How Australia is Tackling Wildfire
Q: So tell us more about the Fire Protection Association Australia and your role there.
Maria explains that FBA Australia is a non-profit, membership-based body similar to NFPA, serving as an industry advocate, running training, contributing to standards, and supporting bushfire planning and design accreditation.

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A safety-focused series featuring in-depth conversations with fire service leaders, researchers, and industry advocates. Across episodes, listeners get practical insights on PSAP performance, firefighter health and safety, wildfire strategy, data center and EV hazards, PPE standards, and evolving building and fire protection codes. Noteworthy is the mix of practitioner stories, governance perspectives, and cutting-edge safety research from renowned institutions and NFPA-affiliated experts. The show tends to attract professionals who want concrete takeaways for policy, training, and on-the-ground operations, as well as stakeholders seeking updates on standards development and regulatory trends.

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2. Jeff Burgess
3. Casey Grant
4. Rex Alexander
5. Maria Kornakova
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7. Michael Brune
8. Joe Maruca

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