NFPA Global Solutions, an independently operated and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), along with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) have announced a project to develop an integrated fire prevention system in Abu Dhabi.
The project will build on collaborative work between NFPA and ADCDA over the past several years and will focus on a new, multi-phased approach to align Abu Dhabi’s safety infrastructure with the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem model. The project will assist ADCDA in establishing a foundational baseline for the ecosystem, developing processes to localise codes and standards, and defining a long-term vision for the system’s future state.
“We are proud to partner with ADCDA on this critical initiative,” said Carlos Correia, President at NFPA Global Solutions. “This project underscores the commitment that the government of Abu Dhabi is making to safety in the region. Our longstanding relationship with ADCDA enables us to work closely together to bring the protection of life and property to new heights.”
NFPA created the ecosystem in 2018 as a framework on how to reduce fire loss collectively and collaboratively. The model is made up of eight interconnected cogs that must work together to protect people and property. Every part is essential; if any component fails tragedies can occur.
As a well-known thought leader in safety in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority is taking an important step by implementing the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem.
“Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has a forward-thinking leadership that is building a strategy around all elements of the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem to achieve real-world results,” said Jim Pauley, NFPA president and CEO, and board chair for NFPA Global Solutions.
ADCDA and NFPA Global Solutions are setting the precedent for what fire and life safety infrastructures look like in the Middle East and around the world. By focusing on holistic, integrated systems, this project aims to lead the way with a practical, scalable safety infrastructure.
