NFSA Calendar

The 2025 Eastern Division Annual Conference is set to bring together fire service professionals from across the region, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. This year's theme, “When Disasters Happen,” underscores the critical importance of preparedness, response, and recovery in the face of emergencies. This annual event provides an unmatched opportunity to enhance skills, share knowledge, and strengthen the collective ability respond effectively when disaster strikes.

Join us on May 10th for our annual open house event from 10AM to 2PM. This year's event will be held at our House 1 located at 1533 Jeffco Blvd. Kona Ice will be with us from 11AM to 1PM, offering FREE kiddie cups. Visit the Rock Community table to get your ticket! We hope to see you there for a day of fun for everyone!

Please join us for a Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration!

Fire Sprinklers Buy Time! Time Buys Life!

 Featuring Shane Ray President National Fire Sprinkler Association

The “Big Box” store has gotten bigger. There was a time, not too long ago, when we considered a 150,000 sq ft Wal-Mart Supercenter to be a big commercial building. Today, the size occupancy pales in comparison to the mammoth fulfillment centers that exist all over the country. Sizes range from the paltry 600,000 sq ft to well over 1,000,000 sq ft and they just keep getting bigger.

Join us for a two-day Big Box Workshop where we take an in depth look at the proliferation of these new buildings and examine their impact on the fire service. There will be lively discussions from those with experience along with an opportunity to put the ideas into actions during a stirring round of big box simulations.

Individuals that are involved with the inspection, testing, and maintenance of firefighting foam systems that want to better understand the foam quality condition testing.

Attendees will learn:

· Why periodic foam concentrate testing is needed

·  What tests are done during the periodic testing to verify foam quality

·  Foam quality test requirements

·  How to interpret the foam quality test results

Please join us for the Minnesota Chapter Meeting & Home Fire Sprinkler Week Press Conference! Featuring a Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than May 12 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Schedule:

3:30 PM: Media Briefing for Home Fire Sprinkler Week

NFSA will be holding a press briefing at 3:30 PM to recognize Home Fire Sprinkler Week.  Speakers from the Rochester Fire Department, NFSA's Minnesota Staff, and the Common Voices organization will brief the media on the importance of home fire sprinklers.  At 4:00 PM, NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire grows, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Rochester Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

Please join us at the Cedarburg Fire Department Open House for a live fire sprinkler demonstration!

We hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!

Dealing with obstructions to fire sprinklers is a basic and vital skill needed by a successful layout technician. The varied real word obstructions encountered can at times be challenging to handle and ascertain the correct NFPA 13 obstruction rule to apply. For this reason, obstructions are consisting one of the top questions entered NFSA’s Expert of the day program. This presentation will take the mystery out of obstructions and will review the “obstruction rules” of NFPA 13 and is a “must-know” for layout technicians, installers, AHJs and others in the industry. 

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the program, the participant will be able to: 

1. Evaluate the significant changes to the obstruction rules of recent editions of NFPA 13. 
2. Identify the correct rule for various obstructions. 
3. Apply the obstruction rules for varied situations. 
4. Understand the reasoning behind NFPA 13’s approach to obstructions. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is hosting an NFSA fire sprinkler class at its inaugural Fire Prevention Symposium. 

On Thursday, May 15, NFSA's Chase Browning will deliver “Plan Review for High-Piled Storage Occupancies.” This course will provide attendees with the fundamental requirements for authorities having jurisdiction application to facilities utilizing high-piled combustible storage. The course will primarily cover IFC Chapter 32 and outline what AHJs should consider when reviewing new construction drawings for these types of occupancies. Additional criteria to be covered will include, how high-piled storage is defined and when IFC Chapter 32 applies, reviewing the different types of commodity classifications, the code official’s role in determining the commodity classification, fire protection requirements based on the size of the high-piled storage area, along with sprinkler design criteria based on NFPA 13.

To register for this the Fire Prevention Symposium, go to the Washington State Fire Marshal Assocation website. 

MABOI is an association devoted to efficiency in public service generally, by the closer relationship of various building officials, fire officials and inspectors and by the cooperation of various departments of inspection throughout the state of Missouri. Profits generated from the golf tournament will go into the MABOI Scholarship Fund for training grants.

Join us at the Home Fire Sprinkler Week National event in Kent, WA!

If you have not seen a side-by-side fire sprinkler demonstration, this would be the one to attend! 

All NFSA members and their families/friends are invited to join us at Viking Supplynet’s new facility in Kent. Carpooling is encouraged! Plan to arrive by 9:30 a.m. for educational activities from our fire safety partners and a visit with our own Sprinklerman. The main event starts at 10 a.m. with guest speakers followed by the side-by-side burn. 

 This event will be live-streamed nationwide—see link below. It wraps up Home Fire Sprinkler Week as thousands of fire safety advocates participate in a national campaign to increase awareness about the dangers of home fires and the benefits of home fire sprinklers. Both digital and in-person events across the country show the effectiveness of home fire sprinkler systems. 

Speakers: 

•            James Boulanger, Patriot Fire Protection, NFSA Chairman of the Board of Directors

•            Lorraine Carli, HFSC President/NFPA VP of Outreach and Advocacy 

•            Nicole Sanders, Research Amplification Lead, UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)

•            Shane Ray, President, NFSA 

•            Vickie Pritchett, Vice President, Advocacy & Outreach, NFSA, 

The daily themes for this year’s Home Fire Sprinkler Week are:

•            Monday - Fires Are Fast, Sprinklers Are Faster

•            Tuesday - The Cost to Communities Without Fire Sprinklers

•            Wednesday - Fire Sprinklers Are Part of a Fire-Safe Community

•            Thursday - It’s Easy to Live with Home Fire Sprinklers

•            Friday - Protect What You Value Most

Event Details: 

Location: 5530 South 226th Street, Kent, WA

Start time:  9:30 a.m. education exhibits/10 a.m. event begins

Link to livestream and more information: https://homefiresprinkler.org/sprinklersmarts/

For more information, log onto the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s website or call Northwest Regional Manager Suzanne Mayr at (253) 208-8467 or email mayr@nfsa.org.

Firefighter Association of the State of New York is proud to announce the 1st Annual Fire Training Symposium!

Registration opens January 31,2025!

Come visit with your firefighters and paramedics, check out the fire trucks and ambulances, a live fire NFSA safety demonstration at 12:30pm, our interactive fire safety house, hot dogs, snow cones, the bubble bus, and more! Several community partners will be there, too!

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Spend the day with us on the course! We’ll have a cookout lunch, 18 holes of golf with carts, and a free practice range. After the game, enjoy drinks during cocktail hour, followed by dinner, a raffle, and awards. It’s going to be a fun and rewarding day!

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Tech Tuesday Description: Dealing with obstructions to fire sprinklers is a basic and vital skill needed by a successful layout technician. The varied real word obstructions encountered can at times be challenging to handle and ascertain the correct NFPA 13 obstruction rule to apply. For this reason, obstructions are consisting one of the top questions entered NFSA’s Expert of the day program. This presentation will take the mystery out of obstructions and will review the “obstruction rules” of NFPA 13 and is a “must-know” for layout technicians, installers, AHJs and others in the industry.

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Join us for the Trellis Fire Safety Day, an event dedicated to educating and preparing our community for fire safety!

Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration starting at 3:15 PM!  NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Minneapolis Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Come join us for our TFSCA Member Appreciation Cookout!

This is a great chance to step away from the office and connect in a relaxed setting. 

We encourage all contractor members to invite their local Fire or Building Official, as well as any potential new members.

Please join us for a Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration with the NFSA Valve Trailer! 

We hope to see you there!

NFSA will be having Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration throughout the weekend!

We hope to see you there for a fun weekend with family and friends!

This event showcases the construction industry’s educational opportunities and occupations, while providing participants with hands-on activities within many of the trades.

Career Exploration is vital for students and others looking to make informed decisions about their career and education options.  This event will provide all who attend with sufficient information regarding construction career options, educational requirements, stackable and transferable credentials, wage progressions and in some cases college credits.

As always, there is no cost to attend. 

There will be hands-on demonstrations from New Jersey’s construction trades, as well as display booths for colleges, trade associations, federal and state agencies. Average time spent at CICD is two hours.

Please join us for the Gerald's Fireman Picnic! We have lots of exciting plans for the day. Including, but not limited to:

• Fireman Challenge Games
• Live Music
• Live Fire Sprinkler and Extrication Demonstrations
• CPR Mini Class
• Vendors
• Public Safety Information Booths
• Giveaways
• Concessions
• Fire Engine Rally
• Bingo
• And MUCH MORE!

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

The NFSA Michigan Chapter and Detroit Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (DFSAB) Members invite you to join them in a welcoming reception for the NFSA National Board of Directors, Council, and Committee Members to Michigan. This exclusive event brings together leaders from our industry who influence and direct our associations efforts across the country.

Skins & Fins 2025

Deadline to get your room and register is May 26th.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our upcoming Wisconsin Chapter Meeting, where industry professionals come together to discuss the latest trends, updates, and best practices in fire protection and sprinkler systems.

Dedicated to advancing the art, science and business of housing, the annual Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) draws representatives of major homebuilders and community developers, leading manufacturers, and creative consultants in architecture, planning, design, marketing and other services to the west coast region. Today, PCBC is a powerful business exchange of building industry professionals with industry-leading education, innovation, and networking.

The Columbia-Willamette NFSA Chapter meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and exchange ideas. Each meeting features a guest speaker who shares expert insights on industry. We hope to see you there!

Location: Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, NJ
Registration: 11:30 AM | Tee-Off: 1:00 PM
Cost: $225 (if registered before May 15, 2025) – includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, and 5 drink tickets.

Come out for a day of family fun featuring live fire sprinkler demonstrations, music, food, vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, reptile show, touch-a-truck, games, and more!

Please join us for a wonderful evening of baseball, family, and friends!

Pricing:

Adults-$50/person

Children (3yrs -17 yrs) -$15/person

*Children ages 2 and under FREE AND NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER

Price includes "Backyard Grille" Food Package and Beer Garden.

Collaborate and network with thousands of your colleagues, experts from several industries, and NFPA staff on life, fire, and electrical safety innovation at the 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo.

Tech Tuesday Description: Join us for an exclusive live session at the 2025 NFPA Conference, where key figures in the sprinkler industry will share their expertise through live interviews. Hosted by NFSA staff, this event will feature in-depth conversations with prominent sprinkler personalities and leaders from the fire protection community, offering valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and advancements shaping the industry. This live broadcast offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from the experts. Discussions will cover NFPA standards, emerging technologies, and best practices essential to staying informed in the ever-evolving field of fire protection.

Save the Date!

More Information to come!

Join us for our second Three Rivers Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Golf Outing at the scenic Hickory Heights Golf Course in Bridgeville, PA.

All golf registrations include lunch.

In lieu of sponsorships, we're asking suppliers and manufacturers to "sponsor" golfers. Do you know a customer who may be interested? Sign them up!

For those who cannot make the event, we are offering hole sponsorship.

Discover the latest fire and fabrication products at the Ferguson 2025 Trade Pro Tour, coming to a city near you.

These events are designed with fire protection contractors and engineers in mind. Register to connect with top fire protection vendors and equipment suppliers, see live product demonstrations and stay on the leading edge of industry technology.

As the largest fire protection equipment supplier in the nation, Ferguson understands what it takes to solve your most challenging problems. Join your peers at the 2025 Trade Pro Tour for the tools and knowledge you need to get the job done right.

We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!

Seminar Description: This one-day seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the field inspections for new fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. Fire sprinkler systems are installed in stages, and inspections are required before commencing to the next stage. The codes require periodic on-site inspections as the work progresses, to be installed according to the approved construction documents. This work must be inspected and approved before being covered or before the system is commissioned. This course points out the visual and physical inspection requirements of the latest codes and standards.

Learning Objectives:  At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the relationship various codes and standards have with the plan reviewer, field inspector and commissioner of the system.

2. Compare the actual installation with the approved construction drawings for compliance with appropriate codes and standards.

3. Explain the duties of the inspector during onsite inspections of the installed systems

4. Employ contemporary techniques of field inspections.

5. Understand the various stages involved in the installation of systems and the need to correlate and interact with contractors, other inspectors and the authorities having jurisdiction. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Are you ready for our Summer Safety Fair?
 

The festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. at Fire Station 2. There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family as well as two live fire demonstrations.

NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Maple Grove Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

Hope to see you there!

Junior Fire Academy

At the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo, you’ll get equipped with strategies, connections and solutions to make positive changes for your business.

Join us for a fun-filled Community Festival packed with live music, local food, games, and family-friendly activities! Celebrate the community and make lasting memories!

NFSA will be doing a Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration on July 5 at 4:00 PM! 

We can't wait to see you there!

 Featuring Shane Ray President National Fire Sprinkler Association

The “Big Box” store has gotten bigger. There was a time, not too long ago, when we considered a 150,000 sq ft Wal-Mart Supercenter to be a big commercial building. Today, the size occupancy pales in comparison to the mammoth fulfillment centers that exist all over the country. Sizes range from the paltry 600,000 sq ft to well over 1,000,000 sq ft and they just keep getting bigger.

Join us for a two-day Big Box Workshop where we take an in depth look at the proliferation of these new buildings and examine their impact on the fire service. There will be lively discussions from those with experience along with an opportunity to put the ideas into actions during a stirring round of big box simulations

The Minnesota Chapter of NFSA meets every other month and invites all sprinkler industry and fire service professionals as well as fire sprinkler advocates to join us!  We'll have updates from the sprinkler industry, the MN legislative lobbyist, Sprinkler Fitters Local 417, and the State Fire Marshal, as well engaging discussions that shape the direction and goals of our Chapter.  A plated dinner will be served for in-person attendees, and a virtual option is offered for remote attendees.  It's a great group, an informal gathering, and a wonderful opportunity to learn, network, and share.   

Please join us for the July Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than July 7 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Join us for an engaging and informative four-day fire protection system 'Boot Camp'! Register for one, two, three or all four days. This action-packed week will explore all aspects of fire protection systems - don't miss out! 

Schedule:

Tech Tuesday Description: Fire sprinkler installation has become common in more buildings over time for both property protection and life safety. The track record, overall, has been very positive. This seminar will review fire sprinkler performance from 2019 to 2023 (5 years). It will examine metrics showing effectiveness, such as number of sprinklers activated, confinement of fire spread, and reduction of financial fire loss. The reasons for fire sprinkler ineffectiveness will also be identified so that proactive measures can be taken by contractors to increase sprinkler reliability during installation and ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.

•  Automatic sprinkler systems acceptance testing and specific items and issues to look for
• Fire alarm systems acceptance testing and specific items and issues to look for
•  Where and how these two commonly installed fire protection systems work together in the built environment.  

Discover the latest fire and fabrication products at the Ferguson 2025 Trade Pro Tour, coming to a city near you.

These events are designed with fire protection contractors and engineers in mind. Register to connect with top fire protection vendors and equipment suppliers, see live product demonstrations and stay on the leading edge of industry technology.

As the largest fire protection equipment supplier in the nation, Ferguson understands what it takes to solve your most challenging problems. Join your peers at the 2025 Trade Pro Tour for the tools and knowledge you need to get the job done right.

For the most comprehensive fire training available, fire professionals choose the Annual Texas Fire Training Schools. Each year, thousands of fire service personnel from municipalities and industry participate in intensive, weeklong open-enrollment courses. Choosing to train during any of the fire schools enables participants to acquire new skills, meet with peers from around the globe, make new connections in the fire industry and to gain confidence from the best in hands-on emergency response training.

Join us for the NFSA St. Louis Metro Chapter Meeting, where fire protection professionals, contractors, AHJs, SAM’s members and industry leaders come together to discuss key updates, training opportunities, and advocacy efforts in the fire sprinkler industry—all while enjoying a fantastic lunch!

Please join your friends from CFPA at the Arrowhead Golf Course! Arrowhead is one of the top 10 most-photographed golf courses in the world, has been voted the #1 public golf course in the Denver area, as well as one of America's "Top 75 Public Courses" by Golf Digest. If you have not played there, Arrowhead will truly be a golf experience you will remember forever.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Burn Camps.

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire, and the life- and property-saving benefits of fire sprinkler systems! NFSA’s side-by-side burn trailers bring live burns straight to the public, across the entire U.S. Education is key, and there’s no better way to get our message across than giving the public the opportunity to feel the heat, see the fury of fire, witness a fire sprinkler activation and realize how quickly that same fire can be extinguished when sprinklers are present.

The Columbia-Willamette NFSA Chapter meetings provide an excellent opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas. Each meeting features a guest speaker who shares expert insights on industry. We hope to see you there!

Grab your clubs and join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition at the NFSA Indiana Chapter Golf Outing!

A portion of our proceeds will be donated to Hoosier Burn Camp, who host a week-long summer camp and other monthly events throughout the year for young people who suffer burn injuries. 

For the past 36 years, Burn Center Golf Invitational golfers have swung their clubs to support an important cause -- helping people who have suffered burn injuries. All proceeds from the day benefit Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Regional Burn Center and the Fire Fighter's Foundation's Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth.

We hope to see you there!

Tech Tuesday Description: As residential fire sprinkler systems become more widely recognized and adopted by communities, it becomes more important than ever to understand the requirements of proper design and installation. More than the commercial market, the residential environment is subject on the job changes and less engineering oversight and as a result the residential sprinkler system installer must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of residential sprinkler systems. A solid understanding of the requirements of the installation standards and how they are applied is the key to a successful installation. This class will guide the participant through the requirements of NFPA 13D as well as the alternate approaches.

We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!

Explore design requirements for Lithium-ion based Batteries, including Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and Electric Vehicles. This program reviews the sprinkler design requirements located in NFPA 855 Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, as well as the impact electric vehicles may have on sprinkler design going forward. It also covers the environmental impacts of a Lithium-ion battery fire.   

Learning Objectives:  

1. Evaluate the unique hazard introduced by Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway.   

2. Understand the process of determining proper sprinkler design criteria for Stationary Energy Storage Systems. 

3. Understand how to communicate with project teams on the impact the sprinkler design will have on ESS. 

4. Evaluate the environmental impact of a Lithium-ion battery fire and how to assist first responders in establishing emergency response plans.  

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

This course offers fire departments an overview of NFPA 13-E through classroom presentations, case studies, and hands-on scenarios using an NFSA fire sprinkler valve trailer. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop operational guidelines for firefighting in properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems.

Governor's Fire Prevention Day is committed to educating and engaging Minnesota State Fair goers through engaging and hands-on opportunities focused on home fire prevention and safety.  The event is billed as the World's Largest Fire Prevention Event.  Fire apparatus, live-fire demonstrations, hands-on demonstrations and games are presented by more than two dozen fire safety organizations.  NFSA members will be staffing an information and demonstration booth “in the Hot Zone” at the north end of Machinery Hill on Underwood Street.  See the Minnesota Chapter's new “Valve Trailer” and witness the fast suppression of a fire by a residential sprinkler.  Live-fire demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day, and the informational and promotional booth will be in operational from 8 AM to 6 PM.  You are sure to learn something new to keep you and your loved ones safer this year while enjoying "The Great Minnesota Get-Together!”

The 2025 annual conference will be held September 7-9, 2025 and will include Board Meeting, Annual Business Meeting and Annual Conference. The conference will take place at Williamsburg Lodge. Please continue to check the website and your email for more information as the event gets closer.

Please join us for the September Minnesota Chapter Meeting!

The Minnesota Chapter of NFSA meets every other month and invites all sprinkler industry and fire service professionals as well as fire sprinkler advocates to join us!  We'll have updates from the sprinkler industry, the MN legislative lobbyist, Sprinkler Fitters Local 417, and the State Fire Marshal, as well engaging discussions that shape the direction and goals of our Chapter.  A plated dinner will be served for in-person attendees, and a virtual option is offered for remote attendees.  It's a great group, an informal gathering, and a wonderful opportunity to learn, network, and share. 

For in-person attendance, please RSVP to Tom Brace no later than September 5 for the meal count. Brace@nfsa.org

Description: This course will provide attendees with the criteria from the International Fire Code and NFPA 13 related to commodity classifications for high-piled storage occupancies. Identified differences and how to address these differences between the IFC and NFPA 13 will also be discussed. Examples of Class I – IV and Group A plastics will be provided.

SAVE THE DATE!

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!

There are hundreds of types of sprinklers in use today. Determining where to locate them can be a complex task. They need to be spaced properly and installed in specific locations to ensure coverage of the protected area and located far enough away from obstructions to ensure that the spray pattern can adequately develop and control or suppress a fire. This fast paced and interactive seminar will guide the participant through series of decisions and requirements that lead to compliance with NFPA 13 and ensure the system will operate properly when needed.  

Attendees should bring a copy of the NFPA 13 with them. 

Learning Outcomes:  At the conclusion of this seminar the participant will be able to: 

1. Discuss how the Occupancy Classification drives sprinkler system installation requirements. 
2. Describe the process for selecting sprinklers for installation. 
3. Discuss the effects of obstructions to sprinkler spray and how to avoid them. 
4. Identify the specific installation requirements for various types of sprinklers 
5. Identify the locations where sprinklers can be omitted 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

Join us for this amazing opportunity to learn about fire safety in a fun, interactive environment. This free community event is family friendly with something for all ages

We hope to see you there!.

Registration Now Open!

Stop by the Victoria Fire Department's Open House for an interactive experience as you meet our local heroes and learn how you can prepare for fire emergencies at home! Hands-on activities hosted throughout the night include riding in a fire truck, trying out your skills with a fire hose, and making your way through a smokey house. Enjoy other free activities for the whole family!

Safety demonstrations at the Fire Station will include showing how a real-life grease fire can get really big, really quickly, how the firefighters use the jaws of life to rescue occupants of a car, and how first responders can use a drone in the skies of Victoria to aid in identifying fire locations in a burning building as well as help with search and rescue operations.

NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Victoria Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.


 

Blue Card and Bshifter Magazine have collaborated with the leading fire service instructors to host this outstanding conference.

General Sessions

Dan Madryzyowski – FSRI – Updates on latest fire environment and fire science research and studies

John Ceriello – FDNY Rescue 1 Captain – Wind Driven Fires and Rapid Fire Growth what we know now

Shane Ray – NFSA – Changing Fire Environment and Sprinkler Systems.

Erik Phillips, Josh Blum, Chris Stewart – Building a Continuous improvement plan within your organization utilizing the Blue Card AAR, SDMM, and Blue Card training components.

Join us for this FREE event!

Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with the Altoona Fire Department! This family-friendly event will allow visitors to tour fire trucks, tour the fire station and meet Altoona's firefighters, take part in emergency-themed learning stations, and more. Free food and drink will be provided, thanks to Altoona's Hy-Vee!

NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Altoona Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

Hosted by: Great Brook Academy

Hosted by: Great Brook Academy

Come join us at this exciting event!  No registration necessary!

The Columbia-Willamette NFSA Chapter meetings provide an excellent opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas. Each meeting features a guest speaker who shares expert insights on industry. We hope to see you there!

Please join us for Temple Terrace Fire Department Annual Open House!

Plenty of fun for all family and friends!

The event will be from 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST. The side-by-side sprinkler demonstration will take place at approximately 12:00 PM EST.

You won't want to miss out on this action-packed day we have planned! Activities and informative demonstrations to ensure both kids and adults leave with valuable fire safety knowledge! We hope you can make it!

Join us for a family-friendly event packed with fun and excitement! There will be demonstrations, a bounce house, trucks, and much more. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

NFSA Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration!

To promote fire safety, the Columbia Heights Fire Department invites you to the Public Safety Building's fire station on Sat, Oct 11. Kids, young and old, can spray a real fire hose, meet Dalmatians dogs, watch a fire demonstration, meet local firefighters, and more!

NFSA staff members will conduct a live-fire “side-by-side” demonstration at this open house.  There is no better way to witness the ravages of fire or the life- and property-saving benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system! Feel the heat, see how fast fire is, and witness how rapidly a fire is contained by the activation of a single fire sprinkler!  Two living rooms will be lit on fire and allowed to burn.  One living room is protected by a single fire sprinkler. You'll see just how fast smoke alarms and the sprinkler operate to keep your family safe!  The other living room is unprotected, and you'll see how fast and deadly fire can be. The un-sprinklered room will be consumed in a "flashover" in less than 3 minutes, and we'll watch the Columbia Heights Fire Department respond and extinguish what's left of the room.

Come join us for this exciting event!

We are excited to announce our new monthly training seminars at NFSA Headquarters' training facility located in Maryland. These training classes have special pricing which includes lunch. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts on the topics that affect the fire sprinkler industry!

This highly interactive full day seminar describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water‐based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The seminar clearly describes the responsibilities for compliance and record keeping. It describes the specific scope of the standard and identifies the various ways in which information related to changes in the system is handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in many exercises describing problems encountered, identifying the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered.  

Bring a copy of NFPA 25 with you to class!

Learning Outcomes:  At the conclusion of this seminar the participant will be able to: 

1. Explain the areas to which the standard applies and does not apply, how those areas are addressed. 
2. Explain the general definitions used in the standard that are common to all NFPA documents and those specific to the standard and their meaning. 
3. Discuss the various Tables utilized throughout the standard and explain their respective purposes. 
4. Apply the various Tables in the standard to the appropriate situation. 
5. Discuss and demonstrate the various means by which information is provided to the owner, and the reasons for different methods. 
6. Explain the difference between using an NFPA inspection report and an informational report. 
7. Describe potential ways of impairing and restoring a system 
8. Describe how to properly report situations not within the scope of NFPA 25. 

Price:

Member: $100

Non-Member: $200

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REGISTRATION OPENS SPRING 2025!

The Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association comprises Fire Inspectors, Fire Prevention Educators, Building Officials, and Juvenile Fire Setter Interventionists. Join us at our annual conference to support our mission of enhancing safety across Wisconsin. 

Registration Opens June 2025