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    • Thursday, January 26, 2023
    • Thursday, December 21, 2023
    • 12 sessions
    • Webinar
    • 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
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    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
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    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 and NFSA Members:     $270.00

    (NFSA members email tmaloney@mfdrfa.org for the discount code)

    Non-Members:            $340.00

    Maximum Class Size: 40

    • Wednesday, December 20, 2023
    • 08:00 - 17:00
    • Marysville Fire District Station 62, 10701 Shoutles Road, Marysville, WA 98270
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    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 and NFSA Members:     $270.00

    (NFSA members email tmaloney@mfdrfa.org for the discount code)

    Non-Members:            $340.00

    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/

    • Wednesday, February 07, 2024
    • 10:00 - 15:00
    • Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Training Center 2725 Williamson Place DuPont, WA. 98327
    Register

       

    Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101 Class

    Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC


    February 7, 2024

    Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Training Center

    2725 Williamson PI

    DuPont, WA 98327


    10:00-3:00hrs


    Cost $25.00

    (Includes Certificate and lunch)


    Course Outline The presentation covers the requirements of NFPA 80, 92, and 105 regarding the periodic inspections of fire dampers/smoke dampers as well as the testing of smoke control systems. Additionally, the findings of a recently completed study that determines the reliability of HVAC fire life safety dampers and smoke control systems. The study was led by Dr. James Milke at the University of MD, School of Fire Protection Engineering.

    Objectives:

    • Provide proof of issues that have been discovered by inspecting technicians in the field.
    • Provide research data from the University of MD. 
    • Provide information on the importance of the periodic inspections of HVAC fire life safety components and the related NFPA standards.
    • Training includes live demonstrations of smoke control and stairwell pressurization systems.
    • Learn why smoke control and pressurization is important to understand and how to apply the code.


    Local 66 and Western Washington JATC is proud to offer a Fire/Smoke Damper and Smoke Control education class offered to Fire Marshals, Building Inspectors and Firefighters.


    Certificate and ICC CEU credit will be issued for 0.3 CEU's through WSAFM registration only. 


    Special Instructions:

    There will be classroom time to start and then the remainder out in the shop. Dress should be appropriate duty uniform and duty boots.


    Class Contact: 

    Steve Musser stevem@smw66.org


      

    • Thursday, February 08, 2024
    • 10:00 - 15:00
    • Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Everett Training Center 11831 Beverly Park Rd B2 Everett WA. 98204
    Register

       

    Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101 Class

    Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC


    February 8, 2024

    Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Everett Training Center

    11831 Beverly Park Road

    Everett, WA 98204


    10:00-3:00hrs


    Cost $25.00

    (Includes Certificate and lunch)


    Course Outline The presentation covers the requirements of NFPA 80, 92, and 105 regarding the periodic inspections of fire dampers/smoke dampers as well as the testing of smoke control systems. Additionally, the findings of a recently completed study that determines the reliability of HVAC fire life safety dampers and smoke control systems. The study was led by Dr. James Milke at the University of MD, School of Fire Protection Engineering.

    Objectives:

    • Provide proof of issues that have been discovered by inspecting technicians in the field.
    • Provide research data from the University of MD. 
    • Provide information on the importance of the periodic inspections of HVAC fire life safety components and the related NFPA standards.
    • Training includes live demonstrations of smoke control and stairwell pressurization systems.
    • Learn why smoke control and pressurization is important to understand and how to apply the code.


    Local 66 and Western Washington JATC is proud to offer a Fire/Smoke Damper and Smoke Control education class offered to Fire Marshals, Building Inspectors and Firefighters.


    Certificate and ICC CEU credit will be issued for 0.3 CEU's through WSAFM registration only. 


    Special Instructions:

    There will be classroom time to start and then the remainder out in the shop. Dress should be appropriate duty uniform and duty boots.


    Class Contact: 

    Steve Musser stevem@smw66.org


      

    • Thursday, February 22, 2024
    • 08:00
    • Sunday, February 25, 2024
    • 17:00
    • South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

    Energy and Lithium-Ion Battery Symposium

    Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Saturday, February 24, 2024

    South Puget Sound Community College

    Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE

    Lacey, WA 98503

    Thursday, 2/22, 8:00am - 5:00pm

    Friday, 2/23, 8:00am - 5:00pm

    Saturday, 2/24, 8:00am - 5:00pm


    REGISTER HERE


    This workshop is offered free of charge in order to offer learning and training opportunities that will benefit first responders, hazardous materials workers, and emergency management community members.


    The Washington State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is pleased to announce registration is open for the Energy and Lithium-Ion Battery Symposium. This workshop is provided through a collaborative effort of the SERC and other state agencies.


    The focus of the Energy and Lithium-Ion Battery Symposium will be on the fundamentals of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and will provide attendees the opportunity to learn and engage with members of the hazardous materials and emergency management communities. Attendees will receive a broad base of information on EV and ESS through hands-on opportunities with EV incidents, reviews of case studies, futures in energy, and first and second responder safety.


    We welcome any interested parties to attend all or part of the Symposium. Along with learning opportunities, we are looking to connect people from all aspects of the life cycle of Energy.

    For more information on the agenda, please contact:

     

    Scott Lancaster: scott.lancaster@wsp.wa.gov

     

    For more information on the conference and travel, please contact:

     

    Danielle Plenge: danielle.plenge@mil.wa.gov


    • 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



Past events

Wednesday, November 08, 2023 NFA Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems
Monday, October 30, 2023 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2023 Fire Prevention Institute - Vendor Only Registration
Monday, October 16, 2023 2023 Fire Prevention Institute
Monday, October 16, 2023 Evaluator Training for Certification Testing
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Introduction to NFIRS 5.0
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 CPSE Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Monday, September 11, 2023 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 Fire Pump Commissioning Class
Tuesday, June 06, 2023 Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101
Tuesday, June 06, 2023 2021 IFC Code Update - June
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
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Fire Alarm Plan Review Overview Class - Online
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Strategies for Developing a Fire-Adapted Community, Course II
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 2021 IFC Code Update - April
Monday, March 06, 2023 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp
Monday, February 13, 2023 Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 2021 IFC Code Update February Updated Date
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
Monday, November 14, 2022 Fire Inspector II Boot Camp
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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