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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Jim Pauley

69% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

National Fire Protection Association has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Fire Protection Association employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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56 reviews
5.0
Jun 30, 2014

Overall great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people who work here and the mission make it a great place to work. A good work-life balance is also a helpful part of retention among employees. Overall, it is a great place to work!

Cons

As a nonprofit, salary is not as competitive for the position as you would find in a for-profit company, despite the benefits being very good.

3.0
Feb 20, 2014

Disappointing

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Many dedicated, intelligent workers who believe in the mission of the organization and work tirelessly to fulfill that mission.

Cons

Those who provide that tireless effort are not respected and can quickly become outcasts. The current management style is autocratic.

1.0
Feb 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The mission is the best thing about NFPA. The (non-managerial) workers are all so dedicated.

Cons

To keep my job, I've become "silent". The managers, particularly some of the VPs think that their title makes them smarter than their employees. They penalize employees who want to make things better. If you're the type of worker who does the minimum, you'll stay below the radar. If you shine or speak up about making things better, if you're smart, you're a "threat" and you might be a target. The current level of trust is abyssal, as I've seen people just "disappear" from the building when they disagree. Once someone gave a 2-week notice, and they were escorted out the next day. Poor treatment of employees unless you're a "yes-man". Poor pay - people stay because of the wonderful mission. I hate having to keep quiet. Hopefully the new president will change the atmosphere. I am hopeful.

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