International Firefighters’ Day: Recognizing and Supporting Firefighters in Their All-Hazards Role
Today, May 4th, is International Firefighters’ Day. Each year on this day, firefighters are celebrated – and rightly so. Most people have an image of firefighters clad in heavy coats, over-sized boots and sturdy helmets, rushing into
Free webinar on “Fuel Load Survey Methodology in Buildings”
Free webinar on “Fuel Load Survey Methodology in Buildings” When: Thursday, April 2, 2020, 12:30-2:00 pm ET. Presenters: Dr. Negar Elhami-Khorasani, The State University of New York Buffalo, and Dr. Thomas Gernay, Johns Hopkins Whiting School
Request for Proposals are now open for three FPRF research projects
Request for Proposals are now open for three Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) research projects. First Responder Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operations Training: Baseline Materials & Usage Assessment: The overall goal of
Despite relatively small numbers, more women are assuming leadership roles in the US fire service
It will come as no surprise to women in the fire service but the number of female firefighters in the U.S. remains relatively low, according to the most recent U.S. Fire Department Profile from NFPA. The newest data was released today on the heels of a
Research Foundation to Host FREE Webinar: “Review of Audible Alarm Signal Waking Effectiveness” - Wednesday, February 5, 12:30-2pm EST
At-risk populations such as the elderly, school-age children, those who are hard of hearing or alcohol-impaired do not fully benefit from conventional smoke alarm alerts, particularly during sleeping hours. Research has been conducted to develop
NFPA’s Lorraine Carli named to National Fallen Firefighter Foundation Board of Directors
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) recently announced the appointment of new members to their Board of Directors including the addition of Lorraine Carli, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) vice president of Outreach and
Open Request for Proposals for “Cybersecurity of Fire Protection Systems”
Fire protection systems are increasingly networked to Building Control Systems (BCS), Internet of Things (IoT), and other platforms that are, by design or oversight, exposed to the public-facing Internet. This emerging environment could lead to
AUBE '20/SUPDET® 2020 call for papers issued
A call for papers has been issued for AUBE ‘20/SUPDET 2020, a joint conference of the 17th International Conference on Automatic Fire Detection (AUBE ’20) and the Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Symposium
Transition in the Refrigeration Industry Will Have an Impact on Emergency Response
The ongoing push toward sustainability of refrigeration systems requires the adoption of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants to meet the shift in environmental regulations. In 2016, nearly 200 countries signed the Kigali Agreement, a
The Women of NFPA Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day
National STEM/STEAM Day, celebrated November 8 this year, was established to help students recognize and advance in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Females at NFPA working in STEM/STEAM roles celebrate this mission
Changing of the guard at the Fire Protection Research Foundation
Amanda Kimball has been named executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Research Foundation). The eight-year veteran of the independent, non-profit research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association replaces Casey Grant
Research Foundation Set to Study the Economic and Emotional Impact of Active Shooter/Hostile Events
The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of NFPA is overseeing a two-year project on the Economic and Emotional Impact of an Active Shooter/Hostile Event – thanks to Fire Prevention and Safety Grant money from FEMA.
Breeching Valves – Should They be Used in Sprinkler Systems?
What on earth is a breeching valve? A breeching valve, also known as a safety shutoff valve or excess flow valve, monitors pressure and flow in a system. Upon seeing excessive flow, the valve will automatically close, essentially shutting off or
RFP now open for Fire Protection Research Foundation project on “Combustible Gas Distribution in Buildings and Detector Location Analysis”
Recent experiences with combustible gas releases in residential buildings have led to a proposal for NFPA Standards Development for locating combustible gas detectors and consensus on installation location requirements. NFPA is considering a proposed
Free webinar on "Storage Protection under Sloped Ceilings"
In the event of a fire, a sloped ceiling may alter sprinkler performance from expected results for a conventional horizontal ceiling configuration. Prior computational studies investigated the effect of ceiling slope on sprinkler activation times and
BUQUÊ DE ROSAS DE BOMBOM
Este Buquê de Rosas de Bombons fica pronto em 15 minutos e é o presente ideal para o Dia das Mães! Você vai precisar basicamente dos chocolates, papel e palitos! Fácil e rápido! Minha mãe quem ensina a fazer no vídeo ???? Espero que gostem!
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Batata Frita Sequinha
Vem aprender a fazer uma BATATA FRITA sequinha e crocante! Te passo os segredos para que sua batatinha fique deliciosa, parecendo as de lanchonete! Te mostro as etapas antes, durante e depois da fritura para que fique perfeita!
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PUDIM GELADO DE COCO
Nosso Pudim Gelado de Coco não leva ovo, não vai ao fogo e nem ao forno! É super fácil de fazer: basta bater tudo no liquidificador! Você pode servir puro e geladinho ou colocar a calda da sua preferência! Anote os ingredientes!
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Experimentando Doces: Dubai e Tailândia
Vem dar risada com a gente neste quadro “Experimentando Doces Gringos”! ???? Desta vez provamos doces de Dubai e Tailândia! Entre eles está um dos meus doces industrializados favoritos! Assista e veja se você também fica com água na boca!
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Bolinho com massa de 3 ingredientes
Este salgadinho leva apenas 3 ingredientes na massa e fica PERFEITO! Você pode fritar ou assar! Recheie com o que você quiser. Como sugestão, te ensino um recheio de carne econômico e delicioso! Anote os ingredientes:
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Cone Trufado Torta de Limão
Nosso CONE TRUFADO TORTA DE LIMÃO é super refrescante e uma ótima ideia para quem quer vender doces! Vem aprender a fazer o recheio e a decoração! Ao final do vídeo, você confere a validade da receita e a sugestão do preço de venda!
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Torta de Liquidificador de Frango
A melhor receita de torta de liquidificador que já fiz! A massa é super fácil e leva poucos ingredientes! Te ensino ainda como fazer um recheio de frango que é rápido e prático! Bora fazer para dividir com a família? Rende uma torta grande ????
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Cuidado com o Álcool Gel na Cozinha
Um pequeno lembrete para que todos tomem cuidado com álcool gel, principalmente na cozinha! Em época de Coronavírus, temos usado muito o produto nas mãos, em superfícies e embalagens. Apesar de muito eficiente para a higienização, é inflamável e muitas vezes suas chamas não são visíveis aos olhos!
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COPINHO DE PÁSCOA (Coelho com Doces)
Que tal um copinho barato, fácil e rápido de fazer para esta Páscoa!? Nosso COPINHO DE PÁSCOA com decoração de coelho é perfeito para colocar docinhos e presentear ou vender! Confira no vídeo ao vivo o passo a passo.
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BRIGADEIRO OURO BRANCO
Nosso Brigadeiro Ouro Branco é sucesso garantido para quem quer vender ou comer um docinho diferente! O recheio é trufado de chocolate meio amargo e a parte externa é de brigadeiro de chocolate branco!
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Nickelodeon debuts first footage of iconic green slime in space
Nickelodeon used its Kids' Choice Awards show broadcast to premiere the first footage of its trademark green slime floating on board the International Space Station.
Could life thrive on hydrogen-rich alien worlds?
Life can thrive in a 100% hydrogen atmosphere, according to a new study. The finding could completely change our understanding of how (and where) life might exist in the universe.
Official: Taika Waititi to co-write and direct 'Star Wars' film
"Thor: Love and Thunder" writer/director Taika Waititi has signed on to write and direct a "Star Wars" film.
Chaos reigns in detailed new views of Jupiter's icy moon Europa
Scientists have gotten their best look to date at three chaotic patches on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa thanks to decade-old images from a long-defunct spacecraft.
Elon Musk shows off Starship prototype's rocket engine ahead of test fire (photo)
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk just tweeted an image looking up at the belly of the latest Starship prototype, the SN4, which is on the test stand ahead of a key engine firing.
Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2020: When, where and how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular 'shooting stars' that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.
The 2020 Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight! See 'crumbs' of Comet Halley rain on Earth
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (May 4), with the best views arriving before dawn on Tuesday (May 5).
Disney Plus drops epic 'Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' trailer for May the Fourth
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" arrives on Disney Plus for Star Wars Day today (May 4), putting all nine films from the Skywalker saga in one place for fans and yes, there is a trailer.
Scientists keep debunking 'monster black hole' discovery. So, what's the deal with binary system LB1?
As scientists continue to weigh in, one thing is clear: the "monster black hole" discovered in 2019 doesn't exist.
Pictures from space! Our image of the day
An astronaut on board the International Space Station captured almost all of Mexico in a single shot while photographing planet Earth from inside the station's Cupola observatory.
On This Day in Space! May 4, 2011: 1st official 'Star Wars' Day celebration
On May 4, 2011, the first organized "Star Wars" Day celebration happened in Toronto. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space video series!
The starry dusty field from the core of our Milky Way galaxy (photo)
A panoramic view of the Milky Way galaxy's dusty core reveals several colorful deep-space nebulas.
The moon isn't 'dead': Ridges on lunar surface show signs of recent tectonic activity
The moon isn't "dead" after all: Newly discovered ridges on the moon's surface are leading scientists to think that the moon might have an active tectonic system.
There are two kinds of sunspots on the sun right now amid solar cycle change
The sun offers plenty of brainteasers: Right now, for instance, it's sporting magnetic knots formed by two different cycles — simultaneously.
The UAE is going to Mars. Here's the plan for its Hope orbiter.
The United Arab Emirates had its sights set on Mars the day before it launched its second satellite ever.
'Star Wars': Summary of the franchise and its effect on space technology
A long time ago — roughly four decades — the world was introduced to Jedi knights, lightsabers, droids and the Force. Before long, elements of the space fantasy had an effect on real-life space technology.
A small asteroid the size of a bus will fly safely by Earth today
A newly discovered asteroid about the size of a bus will zip safely by Earth today (May 3), passing at a distance just over halfway to the moon.
How amateur satellite trackers are keeping an 'eye' on objects around the Earth
Around the planet, a loosely knit but closely woven band of amateurs monitor the whereabouts of satellites — be they secretive spacecraft, rocket stages, orbital debris or lost space probes.
Where do baby magnetars come from? Mysterious 'fast radio bursts' may provide clues.
Magnetars — highly magnetized, rapidly rotating super-dense stars — are among the most enigmatic creatures to inhabit the cosmos and their origins are shrouded in mystery.
Wildfire preparedness throughout the month of May
First, a big shout out to all of those who participated in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! We are always in awe of the number of people and organizations that use the day to take action to make a difference in their community. Many of
Solving for wildfire disasters: a lecture to MIT students
How do you solve a wicked problem? That was the question I posed to a classroom of MIT undergrads during an early-April virtual class taught by my friend Cherie Miot Abbanat, a lecturer at the university’s Department of Urban Studies &