(NFPA). An organization devoted to promoting knowledge of fire- protection methods. For many years its publication (the NFPA Handbook) has been the accepted standard for all matters relating to combustion and flammable materials, firefighting methods, safety, and protection of property. Its headquarters are at 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.Website: http://www.nfpa.org.