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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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In February, responders in Florida successfully rescued a 7-foot, 400-pound manatee that had wiggled his way up a concrete pipe and became trapped in a stormwater drain under the road. The unusual rescue made international headlines, but it was all i... more

The race to cash in on artificial intelligence has triggered a data center building boom that is quickly becoming the largest infrastructure effort of our time. With these enormous facilities being built all over the world, an army of safety professi... more

Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of the U.S. emergency response system, but since 2008, nearly 200,000 volunteers have left the fire service, a drop of almost 25 percent. To make things worse, calls to fire departments have increased about 70 ... more

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a blaze erupted at Le Constellation, a popular bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 young people and injuring more than 100 others. Authorities believe the fire started when embers from sparklers ignited... more

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: The Volunteer Crisis
Amy Acton
CEO of the Phoenix Society
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Episode: Swiss Nightclub Fire Follows a Familiar and Tragic Script
Lorraine Carley
Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
Episode: Swiss Nightclub Fire Follows a Familiar and Tragic Script
Gina Russo
Survivor of the Station Nightclub fire and tireless fire safety advocate
Episode: Swiss Nightclub Fire Follows a Familiar and Tragic Script
Rob Feeney
Survivor of the Station Nightclub fire and fire safety advocate
Episode: Swiss Nightclub Fire Follows a Familiar and Tragic Script
Chief John Butler
Fire Chief of Fairfax County Virginia Fire and Rescue Department and President of the Metro Chiefs
Metro Chiefs
Episode: Assessing the Needs of the U.S. Fire Service
Chief Tricia Wolford
Fire Chief of Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland and President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
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Host

Jesse Roman
Host of The NFPA Podcast; NFPA

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 92 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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Appinion101
    Canada8 months 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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High appreciation for guest expertise and real-world impact on fire safety practices.
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The Data Center Boom
Q: What is your role and how does your office interact with data-center projects during approval and construction?
We start at the site-plan stage, provide high-level comments on access and safety, review civil and building plans for access, water, and fire protection, and then inspect during construction to ensure codes are followed and the emergency responder systems are properly tested.
The Volunteer Crisis
Q: What are the reasons behind the 25% drop in volunteer firefighters?
Contributing factors include financial uncertainty, changing demographics, and a cultural shift where younger generations are less likely to stay in one place long-term.
The Volunteer Crisis
Q: What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on volunteer firefighting?
The pandemic led to increased risk analysis among potential volunteers, as people reconsidered the risks of engaging in public service during such times.
Testing the EV Toolbox
Q: Can you give an example from your experience that just kind of exemplifies how challenging lithium-ion incidents can be for fire departments to manage?
Zartman highlights the lack of robust training options and the complicated nature of lithium-ion fire incidents, emphasizing the vacuum of applicable knowledge and the challenges presented by the nature of EV fires.
Fire Protection Engineering's Shifting Landscape
Q: What can be done to attract more people into the fire protection engineering field?
Bill discusses the importance of launching online programs to increase accessibility and awareness of career opportunities in fire protection engineering, which are currently underrepresented.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The NFPA Podcast

What is The NFPA Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on safety professionals navigating the evolving landscape of electrical, fire, and life safety through in-depth conversations with practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. Episodes frequently explore real-world challenges such as data center hazards, volunteer firefighter recruitment, battery and EV safety, PPE and firefighting gear, and building/fire code developments. Guests range from fire marshals and chief officers to researchers and advocates, offering practical lessons, regulatory context, and actionable tips for AHJs, fire departments, and safety professionals. The show often highlights emerging technologies, incident learnings, and strategies to improve pre-planning, training, and public education, making i... more

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