NFPA 1700 and OSHA

This episode features Nick Brunacini, Chris Stewart and John Vance.

Review and comment on the proposed NFPA 1700 standard here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-1700-standard-development/1700

Review the proposed changes to the OSHA standard on fire departments / fire brigades here: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/federalregister/2024-02-05

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This episode was recorded at the AVB CTC in Phoenix, AZ on December 5, 2024.

This episode dives deep into NFPA 1700, the  standard for structural firefighting, and its ongoing revisions. We discuss the importance of public engagement in the comment period and the implications these standards have on safety, efficacy, and operations in the fire service. 
• Overview of NFPA 1700 and its significance 
• Recent developments and updates in the standard 
• Importance of the public comment period 
• Role of data and research in shaping standards 
• Connection between NFPA 1700 and OSHA regulations 
• Engaging firefighters in the standardization process 
• Reframing standards as an opportunity for enhanced safety 
• Establishing effective supervision during operations 
• Need for unified language in firefighting protocols 
• Call to action for firefighter engagement in standard updates

Chapters

• 0:08 NFPA 1700 Revision and Fire Standards
• 14:07 Firefighter Safety Standards and OSHA Compliance
• 23:49 Challenges in Firefighter Safety Accountability
• 34:26 Firefighter Training Standards Discrepancies
• 40:42 Firefighter Safety and Efficiency Measures
• 53:14 Span of Control in Fire Operations