Annual Conference March 3-7, 2025

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Wednesday Morning, March 5

Fire Alarm Panel/Forum
CAFAA Representatives                                                                                                               8am-10am & 10am-12pm

Fundamentals for conducting field inspections for newly installed, modified and upgraded fire alarm systems:

This class will focus on the requirements and procedures for conducting field inspections of newly installed, modified and upgraded fire alarm system by the AHJ.

Topics will include:
- Shop Drawings  / Permit Drawings
- Record / Close-out Documentation
- Qualifications for System Installers and Programmers
- Confirming the Sequence of Operation
- Fire alarm Control Unit panel functions and bypass functions
- Verification of End-of-Line devices
- Amplifier loads of Speaker Audible Circuits
- Measuring decibel levels of audible notification appliances

Fire Sprinkler Panel/Forum
Sprinkler Fitters Staff                                                                                                                    8am-10am & 10am-12pm

The Fire Sprinkler Forum features a two-part demonstration that includes the identification of system valves and types of sprinkler systems, as well as a Victaulic Vortex training session. Each session lasts two hours and will take place in a classroom setting, incorporating a live demonstration as well.

Topics will include:
  • Hands-on Training for attendees in controlled conditions
  • Design and specification Training for Engineers and Designers
  • Inspection and system commissioning Training for AHJ’s
  • Certificates of completion are awarded for NICET certification or recertification
  • Demo Trailer
  • Live Demo
State Fire Marshal Panel/Forum
OSFM Staff                                                                                                                                       8am-10am & 10am-12pm

This session will be an update on current topics, led by the CSFM for the first half.
The second half will be a Q&A session.

Single Stair Forum
Presenters TBD                                                                                                                               8am-10am & 10am-12pm

This session will be a discussion on the Single Stair/One Exit issue. 

Leveraging Influence to Make Change
Raymond Reynolds                                                                                                                                                      8am-10am

This presentation is a step-by-step "how to" lesson in harnessing influence to make change. Learn how to display your passion, tell your story, and identify stakeholders to help carry the water. You will learn to avoid missing those key moments and take the picture. Many people tell you something amazing they have done, this time learn how the moment is right for you to tell your story and make a project cross the finish line. 

Mass Timber in All Types of Construction
Paul Armstrong                                                                                                                                                      8am-10pm

Class description coming soon. 

Battery Event: Response to & Post Event Mitigation
Michael O’Brian, Kara Gerczysnki, & Larry Cocco                                                                                               8am-12pm

This program will cover events causes, response considerations, recommended actions and post incident mitigation and investigation.

Home Oxygen Fires: Stopping a Home Healthcare Crisis
Raymond Reynolds                                                                                                                                                     10am-12pm

Learn the facts behind smoking in America and specifically smoking and oxygen fires. One person dies every four days in the US from home oxygen therapy fires. Learn about engineered solutions to stop home fires and what the major fire and health organizations are doing to stop these growing number of tragic fires. Finally, learn how you can be the state champion in our state to get Medicaid approval to stop HOT fires. Join the growing list of states to do something to reduce US fires. 

Mass Timber in All Types of Construction
Paul Armstrong                                                                                                                                                             10am-12pm

Class Description coming soon.

Fire Marshal 1C (cont.)
Ian Hardage & Robert Marshall                                                                                                                                 8am-12pm

Vendor Day
1pm-5pm

Join our partner organizations for the afternoon and learn all about what they
have to offer you and your department. Network with other fire professionals and
industry leaders. You won't want to miss the raffle. Must be present to win.

2025 CFPI Conference Schedule 

TRACKS

Community Risk Reduction Track

Management/Leadership Track

Technical Track

WUI

CFSTES

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