“ It is exciting to be able to trick or treat, wear costumes and celebrate Halloween, particularly after last year, when most events and activities were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun. Halloween is a peak time of the year for spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some truly scary fire safety hazards.