NFSA Calendar

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 08/28/2023.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review 1-day (1PRV)

Standard and editions: NFPA 13; select edition: 2016, 2019, 2022

Contact Hours: 7.00

Approvals: ICC PPP #36045

Examining fire sprinkler shop drawings, cut sheets and hydraulic calculations is a primary duty of the authority having jurisdiction. This course will provide an efficient and thorough review of plans and other fire sprinkler documents. Attendees will learn what documents to accept to start a review, what steps to take through the fire sprinkler design and systems review, and how to have confidence while reviewing hydraulic calculations. This course applies current codes and standards to fire sprinkler systems from the initial site plan review, through the construction documents, to the as-built drawings. Considerable time on how to effectively communicate deficiencies to the design professional. Students will receive a handout that provides detailed checklists with expert commentary that is useful to the fire sprinkler plan reviewer for years to come.

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class.

Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25 (UAE25)

Standard and editions: NFPA 25; select edition: 2017

Contact Hours: 7.00

Approvals: ICC PPP #36008

This highly interactive full day course describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water‐based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The course 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.  


NFSA Contact - KJ Spurlock - spurlock@nfsa.org


 

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration necessary.

The Jefferson County Firefighters Association is sponsoring the 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally. The rally will feature numerous fire apparatus and EMS vehicles on display, NFSA live fire sprinkler demonstration, firefighter competitions, firefighter demonstrations, air rescue helicopters and numerous vendor booths.

NFSA Contact: KJ Spurlock spurlock@nfsa.org

Come join us at this FREE event.  No registration needed.

Please join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

This annual conference focuses on topics of fire prevention and building safety and is open to all fire service and fire safety professionals. The 3-day conference will feature a tour of the Des Moines University fire safety projects, an 8-hour class on Chapter 10 of the IBC (Means of Egress), a social hour, a 4-hour class on energy storage systems/lithium ion battery fire protection, a 4-hour class on fire pumps, and a membership recognition dinner. A great time to network, learn, and share!

Register here: Hawkeye Fire Safety Association Fall Conference (constantcontact.com)

NFSA Contact: Tim Butler butler@nfsa.org

Open House runs from 5:00 - 8:00 PM CDT.  Side by side demonstration will be held at 7:00 PM

Contact:  Tim Butler:  Butler@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration necessary.

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

This year's event will continue to highlight the latest in hazard zone management, decision making, leadership and fire research as it applies to incident command, tactics, strategy and firefighter safety.
 

Instructor Line up:

Frank Leeb FDNY, Shane Ray NFSA, Murrey Lofflin Virginia Beach Battalion Chief (Ret), Dan Madryzowski FSRI, Nick Bruncini, Terry Garrison, AC Josh Blum, DC Jeff King, Chief Tom Lakamp, Chief Alan Walls, BC Steve Lester Cobb County, DC Chris Stewart, DC John Eadicicco, Captain Erik Phillips, AC Sean Glaser, Chief Tim Schabbel

Fire Protection for Lithium-Ion Batteries (4 hours)
This course will discuss the aspect of the Li-Ion battery hazards dependent on the 
application and use of the batteries. Li-ion battery hazards differ depending on if they 
are used in energy storage systems (ESS), Installed in an electric vehicle, being stored for 
distribution or sale, or in the everyday waste stream. Each application will have different 
hazards and mitigation criteria. Each application will be defined, and past incidences will 
be discussed for a complete understanding of the Li-Ion Battery Hazard.

Pumps for Fire Protection (4 hours) 
Utilizing NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 
this half-day program guides the participant through the basic operating principles of 
fire pumps, the requirements for the various components that make up a fire pump 
package and the requirements for acceptance testing for the pump to ensure proper 
operation

Please join us!

Following the side-by-side burn, there will be a lunch cook out sponsored by M J Daly.

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration needed.

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration needed.

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Lorrell Bush - bush@nfsa.org

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Lorrell Bush - bush@nfsa.org

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

The ICC Expo provides a platform for exhibitors to demonstrate and educate building safety and design professionals about the latest innovative technologies that are helping to build a safer world.

This event brings exhibitors face-to-face with professionals from the built environment including contractors, architects, engineers, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, building and fire safety professionals from around the world. PLUS, pre-show promotions reach the Code Council’s more than 60,000 members and 100,000 customers that turn to the Code Council for their building safety needs.
Come see the NFSA at Booth 620!

NFSA Contact: Tim Butler butler@nfsa.org

Please join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact - Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration needed.

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact - Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

This program covers a number of advanced topics over a three-day period including the spacing and location of storage sprinklers, hydraulic calculations (Darcy-Weisbach, Velocity Pressures, and Hardy Cross loop analysis), fire pump sizing (for situations with multiple pumps and situations with multiple water supplies), and a variety of other advanced installation issues. Due to the advanced nature of the program, it is an excellent study session for those people seeking NICET Level III and Level IV certification. The assumption is that the participant will already know how to use the Hazen-Williams friction loss equation.

Contract Training CS-2023.19

NFSA Contact: Tim Butler butler@nfsa.org

Please join us!

NJ Chapter Meeting - guest speaker TBD

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration necessary.

(This course is for AHJ's only) This two-hour course describes the responsibility of the contractor, owner, and authority having jurisdiction for proper installation of fire service mains and their accessories as addressed in NFPA 24.  Additionally, this course will cover Florida-specific rules. 

NFSA Contact: Kristi Mattson mattson@nfsa.org

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

Closed event for School Students

Registration is not necessary for this event

Contact Frank Ellis - ellis@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration necessary.

Please join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

NFSA Contact: Kristi Mattson mattson@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration necessary.

This interactive seminar will provide an introduction to the various types of water-based fire protection systems as well as an in-depth exploration of the codes, standards, and other documents that are used during the inspection and testing process.

24 CEU’s (24 NICET CPD’s)

If you have team members desiring to inspect water-based systems and have not yet obtained certification this class will prepare them to take either NICET exam or *Academy Certification Exam (offered at location on day four)

*Waterbased Inspector Testing to be provided on day FOUR through Academy Certification Exams

You MUST register for the Exam at Academy website: www.academyexams.com

Member Cost: $525.00

Non-member Cost: $1,050.00 Learn more about membership

*Government Member Registrations are supported through the Florida Fire Sprinkler Association. The government member price for this training is $0.00.

If you would like to join NFSA as a Government Member, please use the gift certificate GIFT-01023. You must have a government issued email address. 

Come visit us and bring your family to the 33rd Annual Fort Washington Fire Prevention and Life Safety Expo on October 16th, 2023, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Upper Dublin High School (see flyer for more details).  Fun and educational  for all ages!  Each year, we strive to provide new displays and activities for the enjoyment and education of the entire family.  Special crowd pleasers included a live burn demonstrating the importance of home fire sprinkler systems, vehicle rescues, helicopter evacuation, K-9 demonstrations and extinguishing oven fires.

NFSA Board of Directors Meeting

Please use the Registration process to RSVP!

The program will cover common areas of disconnect between the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the sprinkler industry. It will cover flow testing of standpipes, pressure regulating-devices and role of the fire department connection (FDC) during testing.  It will cover the requirements for drains and points used for acceptance. This program seeks to place the AHJ and fire protection contractor on the same page for acceptance testing of standpipes.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

The Capital Region Fire Sprinkler Association is proud to sponsor water-based fire protection training. This program has been an overwhelming success for over a decade and continues to provide training to a host on fire service, industry contractors, AHJ inspectors, designers, and engineers. Please join us for another great year of training in 2023.

Member Price: Free

Non-member Price: $50.00 Learn more about membership

Join us for our NFSA St Louis Chapter meeting!

Lunch is included.

The NFSA Training and Education Summit is open to all companies and entities serving as training and education providers to the fire sprinkler the industry. Participation is invitation only, please contact Jeffrey Hugo at hugo@nfsa.org for more information to get involved. 

Please join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

Come join us for this FREE event.  No Registration required.

Trunk or Treat / Fire Prevention is back for another year!! October 21st from 6pm - 8pm, come enjoy music, collect candy, enter to win raffles, costume contests, and most of all have fun while learning some fire safety!  Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

Join us for drinks at the CRFSA Chapter social event, end of the year social at Guinness Open Gate. Everyone is welcome to attend and a little fire industry shop talk.

The annual Children’s Day ends the 10-day Fantasy Fest activities with something for the kids, and also raising money for local children’s organizations. Filled with bounce houses, rides, snacks and more, every penny raised at Children’s Day goes to the organizations.

Bayview Park 

Truman Avenue & Jose Marti Dr
Key West, FL 33040 

This interactive seminar will provide an introduction to the various types of water-based fire protection systems as well as an in-depth exploration of the codes, standards, and other documents that are used during the inspection and testing process.

24 CEU’s (24 NICET CPD’s)

If you have team members desiring to inspect water-based systems and have not yet obtained certification this class will prepare them to take either NICET exam or *Academy Certification Exam (offered at location on day four)

*Waterbased Inspector Testing to be provided on day FOUR through Academy Certification Exams

You MUST register for the Exam at Academy website: www.academyexams.com

Member Cost: $525.00

Non-member Cost: $1,050.00 Learn more about membership

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, Sprinkler Fitters Local 417, the MN legislative lobbyist, and the State Fire Marshal, as well engaging conversations that help shape the direction and goals of the 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.

Questions?  Please contacts Minnesota State Coordinator Tom Brace: brace@nfsa.org

Come join us for this FREE event.  No registration required.

This annual event has been described as “a parade that stands still!” New this year is “Hold the Horn” from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a special hour of quiet—no horns, flashing lights, or sirens! Imagine dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military jeeps, and lots more; over 25 vehicles all in one place—parked so kids of all ages can get a close-up look! You will be able to examine these cool motorized hunks of steel at Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation’s Annual Touch-A-Truck. This event is FREE with no pre-registration required; however, donations are appreciated and will help defray the cost of the program. It is open to all ages (children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult). The atmosphere is relaxed, pressure-free, and noncommercial.

This highly interactive full day course describes the requirements for properly maintaining a water‐based fire protection system in accordance with NFPA 25. The course 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.  

This course is based on the California Edition of NFPA 25

This two-day, interactive course will introduce the various types of water‐based fire protection systems as well as an in‐depth exploration of the codes, standards and other documents that are used during the inspection and testing process. The course is designed for individuals interested in obtaining certification as an inspection and testing technician for water‐based fire protection systems. Please join us in Houston for a two-day Class - Inspection and Testing for the Fire Sprinkler Industry. A NFPA 25 - 2023 Standard will be provided. 

Members: $415

Non-Members: $730

NFSA Contact: Cindy Giedraitis cindy@nfsa.org

Please come and join us for a luncheon meeting and tour of the Viking Group’s impressive state of the art training center and product labs in Caledonia Michigan. This is a great opportunity to visit Michigan’s very own global manufacturer of fire sprinklers and related fire protection products.

Welcome and tour will begin at 10:30 AM with meeting beginning at 12:30 PM.

Location:  Viking Group, Inc

                  5150 Beltway SE

                  Caledonia, MI 49316

This event is FREE to all NFSA Members and Friends of the Industry!

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting starts at 12:00 p.m. 
Ends approximately 1:15 p.m. 


Registration closes November 1

Contact - Suzanne Mayr - Mayr@nfsa.org

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting starts at 12:00 p.m. 
Ends approximately 1:15 p.m. 


Registration closes November 1

Contact - Suzanne Mayr - Mayr@nfsa.org

Please join us!

Cost: $25.00

Please join us!

This is a member's only event.

Registration closes 11/08/23.

Member Price: $50.00

The first step in a successful fire sprinkler installation is building an accurate cost estimate for bid purposes. This course highlights the process of estimating costs associated with a fire sprinkler installation project and submiting a bid that is competitive and considers all applicable conditions for a specific project.

Attendee will receive 14 contact hours (NICET and ICC approved). 

Member Price: $315.00

Non-Member Price: $630 

Explore the selection and application of automatic sprinklers for storage arrays where solid-pile, palletized, bin-box, shelf or rack storage commodity configurations exceed 12-feet. The course addresses the influence of various commodity and ceiling heights in sprinkler selection and system design. Learners should enter this program with the ability to apply NFPA 13 density/area design curves. Includes a hard copy of the 2019 edition of NFPA 13.  

NFSA Contact: KJ Spurlock spurlock@nfsa.org

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 10/14/2023.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Please join us! There will be a raffle.

Vendor Spotlight - Kyle Curran, General Air

Registration Cost: $50.00

Registration with Raffle Ticket Cost: $60.00

Please join us!

NJ Chapter Meeting - guest speaker TBD

This two-day seminar provides attendees with vital information on how to conduct the plan review process for water-based fire protection systems.  

Utilizing the requirements of NFPA 13 the participants will be guided through an actual review of sprinkler system plans and calculations. They will discuss the importance of employing a systematic review process and identify the documents required for a complete plan review. Finally, participants will review and discuss a submittal of the hydraulic calculations presented with the plans. Discussion points include the process of hydraulic calculations, and identification of the key pieces of information, and the common errors that are made.  

Attendees must bring a copy of NFPA 13 to class. 

NFSA Contact: KJ Spurlock spurlock@nfsa.org

The NFSA is supporting the fire sprinkler industry at the NLC City Summit 2023!

As one of the most comprehensive municipal conferences of the year, it’s a consortium of local elected officials, municipal leaders, experts and industry leaders gathering to share expertise and exchange knowledge that will benefit you and your city.   

City Summit is an incredible opportunity to make new connections, access resources, and gain knowledge that will help you and your municipality thrive.

The NFSA will demonstrate to local media outlets holiday fire safety and the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers!

Like any construction related career field the fire sprinkler industry has many different areas of focus and paths to take. Whichever path is chosen the proper training, certifications, and licensing is required. While each state differs between the required licensing and certifications there are chore principles and training required throughout all states.

This course will discuss the different technical paths within the sprinkler industry along with the required education, certifications, and licensing required for each.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Please join us in Dallas for the Rick Matsuda Honorary Fire Sprinkler Training Week November 28-30, 2023!
 

Tuesday, November 28 - Sprinkler Selection for High-Piled Storage

Explore the selection and application of automatic sprinklers for storage arrays where solid-pile, palletized, bin-box, shelf or rack storage commodity configurations exceed 12-feet. The course addresses the influence of various commodity and ceiling heights in sprinkler selection and system design. Learners should enter this program with the ability to apply NFPA 13 density/area design curves. Includes a hard copy of the 2019 edition of NFPA 13.

$275 (NFSA Member)/$550 (non-member) (includes NFPA 13)

Wedensday, November 29 - Pumps for Fire Protection

Utilizing NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, this one-day program guides the participant through the basic operating principles of fire pumps, the requirements for the various components that make up a fire pump package and the requirements for acceptance testing for the pump to ensure proper operation.

$275 (NFSA Member)/$550 (non-member) (includes NFPA 20)

Thursday, November 30 - Fire Sprinklers: Sprinkler Equipment

Examining fire sprinkler system manufacturer specifications, bulletins, technical data sheets, or “cut sheets” are an important part of being a fire sprinkler system inspector. Fire sprinkler systems are installed through the International Building Code (IBC) and one of the two US model fire codes (International Fire Code or NFPA 1 Fire Code) codes and their referenced standards (NFPA 13), but manufacturers have specific installation requirements for their listed products add to the minimum requirements. This course will review specific cut sheets of sprinklers, piping, valves, and more to provide an efficient and thorough method of incorporating the review of these documents.  
  
Course covers the IBC/IFC and referenced edition of NFPA 13.  

$87.50 (NFSA Member)/$175 (non-member)

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NFSA Contact: Cindy Giedraitis cindy@nfsa.org

NFSA Texas & FSCATX will cohost a Fire Sprinkler Legal Issues Meeting. The NFSA Lawyer Presenters will be Lance Gunnells, Labor Relations Manager/Associate Counsel and Josh Savitz, Labor Relations Manager/Associate Counsel.

Meeting and Lunch Sponsor – Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company

Meeting logistics: Doors open at 10:30 am for networking.

Lunch will be provided; so please do let us know if you need to cancel.

The team will discuss trending employer issues:

1. Paid leave laws

2. Overtime/FLSA

3. Independent contractor vs. employee

4. Pay equity and transparency laws

5. Negotiating terms and conditions with GCs and owners

6. Cannabis/drug testing

7. Diversity/discrimination

8. Job safety/OSHA

9. Importance of documentation

NFSA Contact: Cindy Giedraitis cindy@nfsa.org

Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy or toys for children ages 12 years and under that will be donated to "Toys for Tots- Central Indiana Campaign".

There will be a drop box located on site.

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 are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

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 are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

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 are handled. It describes the various tables used in the standard, their specific purposes, and when to use which tables. It involves the attendees in a significant number of exercises to describe problems encountered, identify the appropriate section(s) of the standard and how to deal with issues not covered by the standard that may still be encountered. 

Please join us!

Quarterly Chapter Meeting

This course will provide attendees with the updates to the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, NFPA 1 Fire Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Updates to the referenced standards will also be addressed.

Member Cost: Free

Non-member Cost: $50.00 Learn more about membership.

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the fundamental content learned in the previous course. Using project-based learning , students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My eLearning dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Registration closes 4 weeks prior to the start of the in-person session - 1/2/2024

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

Layout Technician: Application – A 3-day instructor-led class that applies the content learned in the On Demand Fundamentals course. Using project-based learning, students apply their knowledge of fire sprinkler layout concepts to a legitimate plan, learning through problem solving, research, and simply doing.

You will receive access to Layout Technician: Fundamentals in your My On Demand Training dashboard within 72 hours of registration for Layout Technician: Application. You must complete Layout Technician: Fundamentals before you attend Layout Technician: Application.

Member Price: $2,200.00

Non-member Price: $4,400.00 Learn more about NFSA membership

Early Bird Discount  - 8 weeks prior to the start of the in-person course 1/20/2024 - Save $200!
Registration Closes - 4 weeks prior to the start of the in-person session 2/20/2024

NFSA’s Annual Seminar and Business and Leadership Conferences take place on even-numbered years. These events often feature tabletop vendors. Learning seminars, many with CEUs available, opening and closing sessions with keynote speakers, and an awards banquet are all part of this exciting opportunity to engage, connect and increase your knowledge of the latest the fire sprinkler industry has to offer. 

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

June 17-20, 2024
Conference & Expo | June 17-19
Technical Meeting | June 20
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

Mark your calendar and pack your sunglasses! The 2024 NFPA Conference & Expo® will be held in Orlando, Florida. Registration will open in Fall 2023. For updates, enter your information.

Come join NFSA Members and Staff in Booth #924!

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors

Quarterly Meeting of the NFSA Board of Directors