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Please read the news from NFPA’s 2017 Conference & Expo in Boston.
The Philip J. DiNenno Prize awarded for the development and commercialization of Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) is the technical achievement to receive this year’s Philip J. DiNenno Prize. The award and $50,000 in prize money were presented today at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in Boston to David Packham, John Petersen, and Martin Cole. VESDA technology and its pre-eminent role…
NFPA awards James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal to Ann Jones for advocacy efforts
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced that Ann Jones has received the 2017 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal for her lifelong devotion to fire safety and having an influential role in the passage of a nationwide requirement for residential sprinklers.
The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal was established in honor of Jim Shannon, who served as NFPA president for 12 years, beginning in 2002. Shannon was known for his tireless advocacy. Under his leadership, NFPA significantly advanced its mission of promoting fire safety and protecting both the…
NFPA announces new board of director members, re-elections, and a new position
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) elected Jim Sullivan, Jeff Cash and Roger Montembeault to its board of directors today at the association’s annual Conference & Expo in Boston. The three-year term for each member takes effect upon the close of the conference. Two board members, Russ Leavitt and Eric Rosenbaum, were re-elected to a…
NFPA presents awards for contributions in fire and life safety at NFPA Conference & Expo
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presented four awards to recognize outstanding achievements in fire and life safety at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in Boston. (Harry C. Bigglestone Award, Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal, Industrial Fire Protection Section Fire Prevention Week Award, and Standards Medal)