Do Fire Departments Have To Follow NFPA?

Do Fire Departments Have To Follow NFPA? Do fire departments have to follow NFPA? In most cases, compliance with NFPA standards is voluntary. However, in some cases, federal or state-compliant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) agencies have incorporated wording from NFPA standards into regulations for all firefighters, regardless of their status with a fire