Deadliest single building/complex fires and explosions in the US
Sep 11, 2001 · Source: NFPA archive files, 1984 Fire Alamanac, and The Great International Disaster Book by James Cornell, Pocket Books New York, 1976. Disclaimer: Death tolls are …
Safety in nightclubs and other assembly occupancies | NFPA
Fires in assembly occupancies have shown to be some of the most deadly when the proper features, systems and construction materials were not present.
Under Attack - NFPA
Feb 12, 2021 · The Life Safety Code® was created in 1913 in the aftermath of the Triangle fire in New York City, where 146 garment workers died. Our codes and standards have continued to …
NFPA Video: The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire Mystery
Historians, filmmakers, researchers, and others have covered much of the November 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire in Boston, but there is a lingering mystery about the incident …
NFPA Video: Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire Survivor Stories
The Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston had been a popular entertainment and dinner venue since its opening in 1927. On November 28, 1942, fire broke out in the nightclub. Multiple fire …
Home Fires Caused by Electrical Failure or Malfunction - NFPA
Nov 1, 2021 · These reports include statistics on home structure fires involving electrical failure or malfunction as well as electrical distribution or lighting equipment.
Deadly North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Highlights Need for
Mar 19, 2025 · NFPA 1126 provides minimum requirements for the safe use of pyrotechnics at concerts and other shows.
NFPA and Center for Campus Fire Safety Ring the Alarm on Fire …
Aug 28, 2025 · The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA ®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) collaborate on the annual Campus Fire Safety Month campaign every …
When is Fire Department Access Required? | NFPA
Jul 26, 2019 · Fire department access roads must be up to code to provide effective firefighting and allowing for a quick response time. Before designing or determining compliance of the fire …
Performance Criteria for Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Systems
Jan 1, 2022 · Webinar Watch the webinar titled "Performance Criteria for Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Systems," conducted on March 24, 2022. Dr. Jim Milke of University of Maryland, …