Which standard provides a consensus for an occupational safety and health program for the fire service?

NFPA 1500 is the standard that specifically addresses the requirements for an occupational safety and health program for the fire service, ensuring that personnel have a safe environment to work in while performing their duties. This standard covers comprehensive aspects of safety, health, training, and preventive measures that should be established by fire departments to protect firefighters from workplace hazards.

In contrast, NFPA 1001 pertains to the professional qualifications for firefighters, focusing on their skills and competencies. NFPA 703 is related to the various aspects of fire protection associated with the use of fire-retardant building materials, while NFPA 1991 establishes performance requirements for protective ensembles and equipment used in hazardous materials incidents. Each of these other standards plays a significant role within the fire service but does not specifically target the overarching safety and health program as NFPA 1500 does.