NOFIRE APPOINTS NOFIRE AFRICA AS ITS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR IN GHANA

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ, January 6, 2004 - NoFire Technologies Inc. (NFTI) is proud to announce the establishment of NoFire Africa LTD, and its appointment as exclusive distributor for the country of Ghana, West Africa.

NoFire Africa has created stocking and distribution points throughout the country, and can immediately service the fire protection requirements of the government and people of Ghana.

"We are enthusiastic and excited about this opportunity to protect property, valuables and save lives from the ravage of fire", said Sam Benn, President and CEO of NoFire Africa. "Our country, as well as all Africa needs these products."

NoFire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of qualified, certified high performance water base fire retardant coatings and systems that offer exceptional protection against heat and fire. Typical applications are in the military, maritime, construction, housing, transportation, utility, and telecom industries. The company's stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board with the symbol NFTI.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 (the "Act"), which became law in December 1995. In order to obtain the benefits of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Act for any such forward-looking statements, the Company wishes to caution investors and prospective investors about significant factors, which among others, have in some cases affected the Company's actual results and are in the future likely to affect the Company's actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Investors and prospective investors should read this press release in conjunction with the Company's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.