Norwegian Fire Protection Association

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The Norwegian Fire Protection Association (Norwegian : Norsk brannvernforening, FFO) is a Norwegian non-profit foundation, established in 1923. It works "to achieve a safer society" by promoting fire safety. It publishes the periodical Brann & Sikkerhet . Its main office is at Etterstad in Oslo. [1]

It is a member of the European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations. [2]

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References

  1. "Placing fire prevention on the agenda". Norwegian Fire Protection Association. Retrieved 18 January 2009.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. "CFPA Europe Training Commission Members". European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations. Retrieved 18 January 2009.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)