The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that it will be an active member and contribute to the “Billion Readiness Initiative” led by Dubai Civil Defense.

This global initiative seeks to enhance fire safety awareness and reduce fire-related incidents worldwide. It aims to educate and train 1 billion people across the globe from 2025 to 2027, encouraging communities to respond effectively and safely to fire emergencies.

A total of 34 countries and 18 major firefighting organisations, including the NFPA, are involved in the effort.

Director, International Business Development, MENA, NFPA, Dana Kamal’s statement

Dana Kamal, Director, International Business Development, MENA, NFPA said: “As a global leader in fire and life safety, NFPA is proud to be part of the Billion Readiness Initiative, the largest of its kind. We are excited to share our expertise to help raise fire safety awareness worldwide.

“Working alongside Dubai Civil Defense, our goal is to use our knowledge, information and expertise to create a safer, more resilient future. We achieve this by empowering individuals with the resources and tools they need to prevent fires and protect lives on an unprecedented scale.”

Collaboration and communication

As part of this initiative, NFPA will continue to collaborate and communicate with governments and regulatory bodies throughout the region to promote its codes and standards, encouraging their use and effective implementation through workshops and training sessions aimed at reducing fire-related incidents and the emissions that they cause.

It will also support countries in developing policies that align with the campaign’s objectives while addressing emerging risks and technological advancements.

In addition to policy adoption, NFPA will encourage subject matter experts to stay updated with code requirements and technical developments in their fields.

In addition, NFPA is also a member of the World Fire Emission Reduction Alliance (WFERA), launched at COP28, which aims to reduce global fire-related emissions by 80% by 2050.

This initiative unites countries and firefighting organizations in a global effort to tackle the environmental impact of fires and improve fire safety worldwide.

`Billion Readiness Initiative’ joined by NFPA: Summary

The NFPA has joined Dubai Civil Defense’s `Billion Readiness Initiative’, a global initiative designed to promote fire safety awareness and reduce fire-related incidents worldwide.

Dana Kamal, Director, International Business Development, MENA, NFPA said the goal is to use knowledge, information and expertise to create a safer, more resilient future.