From our London branch
Join us for another free, online webinar from the IFE London branch. In this session, two speakers from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will discuss the development of NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code, and the unique fire safety risks posed by e-mobility.
About the speakers
Heath Dehn, Senior Engineer, NFPA
Heath Dehn is a Staff Liaison at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), supporting the development of NFPA codes and standards. He currently serves as the NFPA Staff Liaison for the development of NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code, which is being developed to address fire, explosion and other safety hazards associated with battery technologies. He has also supported a number of NFPA technical committees, including those covering fire protection for nuclear facilities and boiler combustion system hazards.
Brian O'Connor, Senior Technical Services Engineer, NFPA
Brian O’Connor is a Senior Engineer in the Technical Services department at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and Massachusetts and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rowan University and a Master of Engineering in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland.
Brian volunteers with the University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Alumni Club and with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) at both the regional and national levels. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, he was named a recipient of the 2025 SFPE Top 5 Under 35 Award.
His expertise includes batteries, water-based fire protection systems, healthcare facilities, and fire extinguishers, with a focus on advancing fire and life safety through technical guidance, standards development, and industry collaboration.