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    • Thursday, January 26, 2023
    • Thursday, December 21, 2023
    • 12 sessions
    • Webinar
    • Monday, October 16, 2023
    • 07:30 - 11:30
    • Campbell's Resort - FPI
     Washington State Association of Fire Marshals and the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office present:


    Evaluator Training for Certification Testing

    WHAT:  Initial Evaluator Training for Certification Testing

    WHEN:  Monday, October 16, 2023

    WHERE:  Fire Prevention Institute, Campbell’s Resort, 104 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan, WA  98816

    TIME:  0730-1130

    PREREQUISITE:  Fire Instructor I certification (Individuals currently in the process of completing Instructor I may attend, but certification must be in place within the next 3-4 months.)

    INSTRUCTOR:  Deputy State Fire Marshal Amy Thornton, SFMO

    NO COST* – LUNCH NOT PROVIDED – CLASS SIZE LIMITED

    The Initial Evaluator course will prepare the student to participate in the IFSAC practical testing process as an Evaluator.  Students will learn about state policy and procedure in relation to IFSAC testing, the practical evaluation process, chain of command in the testing environment, and how the fire service and the State Fire Marshal’s Office work together to certify fire service candidates.

    *Everyone register here (no fee):  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CG25F83

    *Those attending any portion of the FPI must also register through the WSAFM conference website (fees apply):  https://www.wsafm.com/Fire-Prevention-Institute-2023

    Questions?  Email Amy Thornton at amy.thornton@wsp.wa.gov


    • Monday, October 16, 2023
    • 13:00
    • Friday, October 20, 2023
    • 10:00
    • Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan
    • 21
    Register

    Fire Prevention Institute

    Changing Today for Tomorrow Making Livable Communities

    October 16-20, 2023 - Campbell’s Resort ~ Lake Chelan

    The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals, along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Washington Public Fire Educators, and the IAAI - Washington Chapter, is pleased to announce the dates for the 2023 Fire Prevention Institute (FPI). The FPI is being held at Campbell’s Resort at Lake Chelan, and will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, and will conclude before noon on Friday, October 20, 2023. The Fire Prevention Institute focuses on important prevention and strategy issues facing fire officials and will include essential training hours needed for code recertification.


    Full Registration includes:

    Breakfast and Lunch (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday) and Thursday night dinner 

    One Day Registration includes: breakfast and lunch only (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday)


    WSAFM will issue ICC Continuing Education Credits!!

    Room rates will be based on the government per diem rate in effect October 1, 2023.  In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by September 15, 2023. Once this date has passed, or the room block has been filled, you will need to find alternate lodging. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling (800) 553-8225. Please be sure to provide room block "Washington State assoc. of Fire Marshal's" and group block code #592392.

    LODGING
    Room rates will be based on the government per diem rate in effect October 1, 2023. The rate is currently $98.00single/$118.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before October 1, 2023. In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by September 15, 2023. Once this date has passed, or the room block has been filled, you will need to find alternate lodging. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling (800) 553-8225. Please be sure to provide room block "Washington State assoc. of Fire Marshal's" and group block code #592392.

    Campbell’s Resort
    104 W. Woodin Ave.
    Chelan, WA 98166
    (800) 553-8225

    Campbell’s policy requires cancellations to be made 7 days prior to your arrival. If your reservation was made more than 6 months prior to the event, cancellation policy requires cancellations to be made 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival. Failure to notify Campbell’s Resort within the specified time of cancellation will result in forfeiture of the deposit or a charge to the credit card.


    EVENT CONTACTS
    Washington State Association of Fire Marshal's Office - wsafm@wsafm.com - 360.352.0161


    REFUND INFORMATION
    100% if canceled by 8/1/2023
    75% if canceled by 9/1/2023
    50% if canceled by 10/1/2023
    No refunds after 10/1/2023

    • Tuesday, October 17, 2023
    • 17:00 - 21:00
    • Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan
    Registration is closed

    **See the events page for registration to attend the conference**

    This registration is exclusively for the registration of vendor tables and sponsorships for our Partner Members.  All vendors must be a Partner Member to register.   Join Here  There are various levels of registration - you can choose one or more of these.

    The vendor portion of our event will occur on the evening of October 17th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 8:00 p.m. in the Centennial Ballroom located on the first floor of Campbell's Resort.  Once registered, you will be assigned a table number and additional information will be sent to you as the event date draws nearer.

    There will be two windows for vendors to set up:  Tuesday, October 17th between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; OR between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    Vendors who arrive by 12:00 p.m. on October 17th are welcome to join the rest of the event attendees for a sit-down lunch - during which time you will be given a minute or so to introduce yourself and your company.

    Vendors are requested to bring raffle prizes that will be distributed to attendees via drawings that will occur during the event.  It is important that you label the prizes you provide so that we can recognize your company.

    We look forward to seeing you there.  It's always a fun evening!

    Questions can be directed to Jon Dunaway at (360) 442-5538 or via e-mail at jon.dunaway@ci.longview.wa.us.

    REFUND INFORMATION
    100% if canceled by 8/1/2023
    75% if canceled by 9/1/2023
    50% if canceled by 10/1/2023
    No refunds after 10/1/2023

    • Sunday, October 29, 2023
    • 08:00
    • Friday, November 03, 2023
    • 17:00
    • Wenatchee Valley Fire Department - Station 11 - 206 Easy Street Wenatchee, WA 98801
     

    Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office

    &

    FEMA-TRADE Region X


    Washington State FTA - Regional Direct Delivery

    NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (6 DAY) OFF-CAMPUS COURSE

    Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention

    October 29 - November 3, 2023

    This is a comprehensive 6-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications.

    This course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up are used to mitigate youth firesetting behavior. Course content includes understanding the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health challenges can influence firesetting behaviors. Practical experience interviewing at-risk youth and developing case narrative is included.

    Students evaluate the existing state of their youth firesetting program, develop a vision for moving forward, construct an action plan, and deliver a persuasive speech to decision-makers for advancing the program.

    Students representing the fire service are encouraged to partner with other agencies for this training. Partners can include but are not limited to fire investigators, law enforcement, mental health, social services, juvenile justice or other stakeholders who can assist in building and maintaining programs in their communities.

    DATE: Sunday, October 29 thru Friday, November 3, 2023


    TIME: 0800 – 1700 hours each day


    LOCATION: Wenatchee Valley Fire Department, Station 11

    206 Easy Street, Wenatchee, WA  98801


    FEE: There is NO COST for this class


    PREREQUISITES:

    ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.


    NOTE: There is an extensive, graded pre-course assignment.  


    STUDENT MATERIALS:  Precourse Assignment, Welcome Letter, Student Manual / Syllabus


    LUNCH: Coffee, snacks, light refreshments and “Boxed Lunches” will be provided.

               

    STUDENT IDs: Registration requires an identification number; obtain online:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID


    REGISTRATIONS & COURSE CONTACT:   

    Click here to register – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SZVWPHW

    DSFM Gregory Barusofpbpio@wsp.wa.gov                       

    ADSFM Britney Johnson:Britney.Johnson@wsp.wa.gov



    • Monday, October 30, 2023
    • 08:30
    • Thursday, November 02, 2023
    • 16:30
    • Online
    • 17
    Register

    Fire Inspector II Boot Camp

    October 30 - November 2, 2023


    This four day class will cover in-depth details of fire code inspections. Students will learn to identify strenuous code violations found in the International Fire Code and International Building Code. This class will include discussion and analysis of more technical level topics that the class participants can engage in. The first two days will be covering topics out of Part IV and V of the IFC (Special Occupancies and Operations, Hazardous Material); and multi-layered code analysis that requires navigation throughout the publication. Day three and four will be all about navigating the codes and getting familiar with the layout of the IFC and IBC.

    Participants will be going through question and answer segments to help with test preparation for the Fire Inspector II certification through the International Code Council.

    Required Textbooks:

    Please bring a copy of the 2018 International Fire Code and International Building Code. This is required as this class is geared towards preparing students for the Fire Inspector II Certification through the International Code Council.

    ICC Credit: Class offers 26 hours of qualifying time. Equal to 2.6 ICC CEU’s

    Maximum of 30 students will be enrolled.

    Washington Code Academy Instructor: Washington Code Academy, LLC is an ICC Preferred Provider. The instructor for this course is Tony Doan. Tony has 6 years of fire sprinkler design experience and 6 years of fire code inspection experience and currently works for the City of Yakima as the Deputy Building Official. He holds a NICET Level II in fire sprinkler design. He is also certified through the International Code Council as a Fire Code Inspector I & II, Commercial Building Inspector and Certified Building Official.

    If you have any questions, please call Tony Doan at 509-930-1429 or email him at washingtoncodeacademy@gmail.com

    • Wednesday, November 08, 2023
    • 08:00
    • Monday, November 13, 2023
    • 17:00
    • Washington State Patrol Supply Section, 8543 Armstrong Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

    Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office

    &

    FEMA-TRADE Region X

    Washington State FTA - Regional Direct Delivery


    NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (6 DAY) OFF-CAMPUS COURSE


    Fire Inspection Principles 2:Inspection

    of Structures and Systems

    November 13-18, 2023 (NEW DATES)


    This 6-day, fundamental-level course introduces the student to the fundamental methodology for application of the requirements for fire protection systems including detection, notification, fire control and extinguishment, and mitigation of fire-related hazards, with special emphasis on fire alarm and fire suppression systems.


    Although it contains many of the basic principles of code enforcement, more experienced code inspectors and officials might find it useful as a review of essential methodologies and an update to current code enforcement applications. It is not the intent of this course to present specific code requirements; however, it focuses more on the methodology of the use of these requirements.


    DATE: Monday, November 6 thru Saturday, November 11, 2023


    TIME: 0800 – 1700 hours each day


    LOCATION:  Washington State Patrol Supply Section8543 Armstrong Rd SW, Tumwater, WA  98512


    FEE:                             There is NO COST for this class


    PREREQUISITES: ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training. 


    Required pre-course work available through NFA Online: Q0218, "Testing and Evaluation of Water Supplies for Fire Protection."


    STUDENT MATERIALS:  Syllabus


    LUNCH:   Coffee, water and snacks will be available. Lunch will not be provided


    STUDENT IDs: Registration requires an identification number; obtain online: https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID


    REGISTRATIONS COURSE CONTACT:    

    Click here to register – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XX27ZZD


    COURSE CONTACT: Adrienne Summers, Program Coordinator 360-596-3907

    E-mail: adrienne.summers@wsp.wa.gov



    • Monday, December 04, 2023
    • 08:30
    • Thursday, December 07, 2023
    • 17:00
    • Mercer Island Community and Event Center 8236 SE 24th Street - Mercer Island, Washington 98040
    • 29
    Register

    Fire Plan Review Class

    Presented by Les Townzen - Townzen & Associates

    December 4-7, 2023

    Hosted by Mercer Island Fire Department


    Class Location: Mercer Island Community and Event Center

    8236 SE 24th Street - Mercer Island, Washington 98040

    08:30-17:00hrs

    This is an intensive comprehensive class over four days to prepare the student to conduct plan reviews in their fire prevention program duties. Some of the topics that this class will cover are administration, occupancies, hazardous materials, fire protection, egress and safety. This class will include a comprehensive workbook and practice reviews on actual real life projects that had been submitted for review to assist the student in the learning process.

    Class objectives:

    • Assist the student in basic plan review methodology.
    • Assist the student in developing the required skills necessary to perform a competent plan review.
    • Where to find resources when faced with a difficult or new plan review.
    • Assist the student in preparing for the ICC Plan Review Exam.

    Cost: $475-WASFM member and $575 non-member (includes instruction, plans, and breaks) and ICC credits will be issued.


    Lunch will not be provided.


    Class size is limited to 30 students


    Required Material:

    • 2018 IBC
    • 2018 IFC
    • 2016 NFPA #13
    • 2016 NFPA #72
    • Architects Scale
    • Engineers Scale
    • Compass


    Lodging:

    Extended Stay America - Seattle/Bellevue

    3700 132nd Ave. S.E., Bellevue, WA 98006

    425-892-7712

    Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue

    3244 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005

    425-747-2705

    Eastgate Hotel BW Signature Collection-Bellevue

    14632 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007

    425-957-9100



    Class Contact: Fire Marshal Jeromy Hicks jeromy.hicks@mercergov.org  or 206-275-7966

    About Les:

    Mr. Townzen is the President of Townzen & Associates, Inc that was started in 2006 and is a fire protection, fire code, building code consulting firm located in Olympia. Mr. Townzen has over 44 years in the fire protection field and has been involved in national code development for the past 25 plus years. He has served on the code development committees for both the International Fire and Building Codes during the change to the international codes from the regional Uniform codes in 2000. He was on the drafting committee for the first edition of the International Performance Code.

    Mr. Townzen has worked in two major local jurisdictions in his fire prevention career in positions of Fire Marshal and had served as the Chief Deputy Fire Marshal for the Washington State Fire Marshal’s as the lead code officer prior to his employment as a Regional Director with a national private fire engineering consulting firm. Mr. Townzen was on the first board of directors for the Washington State Association of Fire Marshals when it was formed in 1999. Mr. Townzen served as National Codes Director for many years.

    Mr. Townzen started his own firm in 2006 with many of the clients being local jurisdictions. Townzen and Associates, Inc has contracts that has Mr. Townzen served as the Building Code Official for the cities of Kalama, Woodland, Vader, Roy and Yacolt and Fire Marshal for the city of Kalama. Mr. Townzen has been teaching fire and building code seminars across the country for the past 20+ years for both model code groups and under his own firm.

    • Tuesday, December 19, 2023
    • 08:00 - 17:00
    • Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office – Public Safety Complex, 505 NW 179th St., Ridgefield, WA 98642
    • 38
    Register

    Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25

    One Day Class

    December 19, 2023

    08:00 – 17:00hrs


    Presented by

    National Fire Sprinkler Association

    Location:

    Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office – Public Safety Complex

    505 NW 179th St.

    Ridgefield, WA 98642

    Contact: Curtis Eavenson – Curtis.Eavenson@clark.wa.gov or 564-397-3320


    Class Description:

    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.


    All classroom materials (student manual and NFPA 25) are included in the registration. 


    Cost:

    WSAFM Members:     $350.00

    Non-Members:            $450.00

    Maximum Class Size: 40

    • Wednesday, December 20, 2023
    • 08:00 - 17:00
    • Marysville Fire District Station 62, 10701 Shoutles Road, Marysville, WA 98270
    • 40
    Register

    Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25

    One Day Class

    December 20, 2023

    08:00 – 17:00hrs


    Presented by

    National Fire Sprinkler Association

    Location:

    Marysville Fire District Station 62

    10701 Shoultes Road

    Marysville, Washington 98270

    Contact: Tom Maloney – tmaloney@mfdrfa.org


    Class Description:

    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.


    All classroom materials (student manual and NFPA 25) are included in the registration. 


    Cost:

    WSAFM Members:     $350.00

    Non-Members:            $450.00

    Maximum Class Size: 40


    Lodging:

    Home 2 Suites - Hilton, 4070 116th Street NE

    Home 2 Suites by Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/seaweht-home2-suites-marysville/

    • Monday, April 15, 2024
    • 08:00
    • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    • 17:00
    • Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: Station 73, 26512 Military Rd, Kent WA 98032
    NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY (6 DAY) OFF-CAMPUS COURSE

    Service Area Risk Reduction

    April 15-20, 2024

    Want to learn how to do strategic community risk reduction at the station level? Here is the course for you. This course is designed for Company Officers (COs) who want to learn how to conduct a risk assessment of their service area. This will lead you to develop an action plan with effective intervention strategies and activities targeting a specific risk. You will learn the steps to follow to do risk reduction in an organized and planned process to keep you on track at the station level.


    This six-day course is open not only to COs but also firefighters, paramedics, fire and life educators, and administrative personnel, as well as fire officers who want to learn about community risk reduction and how they can support the CO in station-based risk reduction.

    DATE: Monday, April 15 thru Saturday, April 20, 2024

    TIME: 0800 – 1700 hours each day

    LOCATION: Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, Station 73 26512 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032

    FEE:                             There is NO COST for this class

    PREREQUISITES:        ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

    Note: A pre-course assignment, which will be graded, will be emailed to students six to eight weeks prior to class start date.

    STUDENT MATERIALS: Welcome Letter, Precourse Assignment and BYOD Instructions - Syllabus

    LUNCH:   Coffee, water and snacks will be available. Lunch will not be provided

    STUDENT IDs: Registration requires an identification number; obtain online: https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    REGISTRATIONS COURSE CONTACT:    

    Click here to register – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPKZTLX

    DSFM Gregory Baruso 360.596.3946

    E-mail: fpbpio@wsp.wa.gov



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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Fire Sprinkler Review Class
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 2021 IFC Code Update - May
Monday, May 08, 2023 Fire Plan Review Class
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Fire Pump Commissioning Class
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Strategies for Developing a Fire-Adapted Community, Course II
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Monday, February 13, 2023 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
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Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101
Monday, December 05, 2022 Fire Plan Review Class
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Smoke Control Periodic Inspections – Following the Code Class
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Monday, November 07, 2022 WFC Fall Workshops
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute - Vendor Only Registration
Monday, October 17, 2022 2022 Fire Prevention Institute
Thursday, October 06, 2022 Fire Pump Commissioning Class
Tuesday, October 04, 2022 Smoke Control Web Series
Monday, September 12, 2022 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 F0633 Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 N0497 Introduction to NFIRS 5.0
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Fire Pump Commissioning Class
Monday, May 16, 2022 Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 With IFSAC Testing
Monday, March 28, 2022 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
Monday, March 21, 2022 Fire Plan Review Class
Wednesday, March 09, 2022 VISION 20/20 Data Collection & Analysis Training
Tuesday, March 08, 2022 Community Risk Reduction Workshop
Wednesday, December 01, 2021 Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction
Monday, November 01, 2021 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
Monday, October 18, 2021 2021 Fire Prevention Institute
Monday, October 18, 2021 2021 Fire Prevention Institute - Vendor Only Registration
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Fire Alarm Plan Review Class - Online
Tuesday, August 03, 2021 NFA Regional Delivery Courses
Thursday, June 24, 2021 Monthly Webinar Series - Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Monthly Webinar Series - Integrated Testing
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Firestop Plan Review and Inspection
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Monthly Webinar Series - Chapter 8 and Educational Facilities
Thursday, January 28, 2021 2018 IFC Code Update Class - NEW DATE
Thursday, January 14, 2021 2021 Webinar Series
Thursday, November 12, 2020 Fire Alarm ITM Training

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