Webinar Instructor:  Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS Russ Leavitt, Executive Chairman at Telgian Holdings, Inc., will present a Fire Smarts webinar on “NFPA 25 2026 Edition Updates" on November 13, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET. NFPA 25 ‘Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems’ contains the requirements for ensuring that properties are protected against the perils of fire. This course reviews the scope and purpose of the standard as well as the major revisions to the 2026 edition. Some of the topics covered include a clarification regarding the scope of inspections, changes…

Seconds count during emergencies, which is why first responders need to be able to communicate amongst themselves, as well as with their local dispatch station, when responding to emergencies. The radios that first responders carry, known as two-way radios, need to be a size and weight that isn’t prohibitive to them safely completing their job. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) Systems can allow first responders to communicate in locations that may block or weaken the strength of their handheld radios. When seconds count, ERRC systems dramatically improve the safety of first responders and the people they are rescuing. First Responders’…

The new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) cycle is here, bringing a fresh set of guidelines that shape how we power a safe future. Every three years, NFPA releases major updates in the fall ahead of the code year, and they just released the 2026 editions. One of the most anticipated releases is NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. The standard sets minimum safety requirements for separation distances, fire protection, operation and training, and emergency response for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Since its first edition in 2020, NFPA 855…

  Instructor:  Julian Smith Julian Smith, Assistant Regional Practice Leader at Telgian Engineering & Consulting, will present a Fire Smarts webinar on “Qualified Persons in NFPA 72: Certification, Competency, and Industry Trends" on October 16, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET. This course will provide an overview of NFPA 72 requirements for fire alarm system personnel qualifications. Attendees will learn to identify the roles, responsibilities, and competency levels of key personnel, including designers, installers, testers, and maintenance staff. The presenter will also highlight relevant industry certifications, such as NICET, IMSA, and ESA, and their role in ensuring qualified…

This article explains how the International Building Code (IBC)/International Fire Code (IFC), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) frameworks regulate hazardous materials, what triggers operational permits, how maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) and control areas work, and what happens when these limits are exceeded. It’s intended for facility managers, EHS professionals, and professionals responsible for design, permitting, and operations, as well as authorities having jurisdictions (AHJs). General audiences may find portions informative, though the discussion assumes familiarity with hazardous materials and model code concepts. How the IBC/IFC and NFPA 1 Paths Shape Design, Permitting, and Operations Hazardous materials (HazMat) can turn…