For emergency responders

NFPA is committed to serving the needs of emergency responders - through our standards-development process, our public education and advocacy efforts, health and wellness resources, data and research, and important job tools and training opportunities.

• Health and wellness Resources include important safety fact sheets, bulletins and information on firefighters and cancer.
• Data and research NFPA produces dozens of reports every year, investigate new technologies, and document the performance of fire- and building-related products.
• High risk hazards Information for emergency responders on homeland security, civil unrest, active shooter incidents and emerging hazardous technologies.
• Job tools and resources Tools and resources including information on training available for emergency responders, mobile apps, our Responder Forum and ISO ratings.
• Outreach and advocacy Information on public education resources, Fire Prevention Week, our Fire Sprinkler Initiative and Firewise USA program.
• How to get involved Emergency responders can get involved with NFPA in a variety of ways, including membership, technical committee participation and more.

Fact sheets

Cancer Risk in Firefighting

Cancer is of increasing concern to the fire service. Find out what's being done to address this health and safety issue.

Download the fact sheet.