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| Abbreviation | NFPA |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 6, 1896[1] |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Focus | Industry standards, publications, conferences |
| Headquarters | Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Members (2023) | 50,000 |
President and CEO | Jim Pauley[2] |
Volunteers (2023) | 9,000 |
| Website | nfpa.org |
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.[2][3] As of 2023[update], the NFPA claims to have 50,000 members and 9,000 volunteers working with the organization through its 250 technical committees.[4][5]
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- ^ a b "NFPA Leadership". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "National Fire Protection Association - NFPA". Healthfinder.gov. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "NFPA overview". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "About NFPA". National Fire Protection Association. Retrieved April 13, 2023.