GBC ASSP Technical Meeting

Topic Tour of the Fire Academy Training Center and NFPA Technical Presentation

The Greater Boston Chapter of ASSP is proud to host our October 2025 Technical Meeting featuring NFPA leadership live and in person at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ Stow campus.

This program offers a rare and meaningful opportunity to hear directly from the experts who shape the codes, standards, and training that guide our work every day. Attendees will also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fire Academy Training Center.

Program Highlights

NFPA Overview & Strategic Topics

• NFPA Overview & History: Explore NFPA’s mission, structure, and historical role in advancing safety.
• Emerging Risks & Code Updates: Lithium battery energy storage systems, wildfires, drones, and evolving emergency action planning considerations.
• Training & Professional Resources: Learn about certification pathways, online tools, professional development, and opportunities to contribute through NFPA technical committees.

Core Technical Topics

• NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace — arc flash hazards, energized work permits, PPE categories, and human performance integration.
• NFPA 70B: Electrical Equipment Maintenance — transition from “recommended practice” to enforceable standard and what it means for electrical risk management.
• NFPA 241: Construction & Demolition Fire Safety — responsibilities, best practices, and common pitfalls of site-specific fire safety plans.

Q&A and Discussion

An interactive session with NFPA experts Mike Gillette and Robert Duval.

Following the meeting, join us for a networking social at Medusa Brewery in Hudson, MA. Appetizers will be provided.

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