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• Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101

  • When
    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    1718 W. Sylvester Street, Pasco Washington 99301

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  Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101 Class

  Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC

  
  

  September 17, 2024

  Sheet Metal Workers Local 66

  1718 W. Sylvester Street

  Pasco Washington 99301

  
  

  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

  
  

    
  

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• Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101

  • When
    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    7209 E. Trent Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington 99301

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  Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101 Class

  Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC

  
  

  September 18, 2024

  Sheet Metal Workers Local 66

  7209 E. Trent Avenue

  Spokane, Washington

  
  

  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

  
  

    
  

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• Fire Sprinkler Valve Acceptance Class

  • When
    Thursday, September 26, 2024
  •  
    09:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    UA Local 699 - South Seattle College - Georgetown Campus
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Fire Sprinkler Valve Class

  Presented by UA Local 699

  September 26, 2024

  South Seattle College- Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South - Building B119, Seattle, 98108

  09:00-14:00hrs

  
  

  Cost $25.00

  (Includes Certificate and Lunch)

  
  

  The primary focus of this class will be what to expect and look for during a Fire Sprinkler Valve Acceptance test

  
  

  Course Outline:  This presentation will provide a description of acceptance testing on Wet, Dry, Pre-action, and Deluge systems, in addition we will review these key items.

  • Understanding and interpreting the Contractors Materials and Test Report for Above Ground Piping and its importance.
  • Hands on understanding of the basic components for each valve type and their purpose for the system type.
  • Demonstrate at each of the valve stations what they would expect to see during a final and how each component needs to be tested and recorded in order to properly gain all the date to fill out the test report, as well as giving you the ability to hands on go through these motions with our valves.

  
  

  Class will be limited to a maximum of 15 attendees.

  ICC credit will be issued.

  
  

  Special Instructions:

  There will be a small amount of classroom time to start and then the remainder out in the shop. Dress should be appropriate duty uniform and duty boots to avoid wet feet.

  
  

  Class Contact: Donnie Reese (206) 940-4919       Email: Donnie@ualocal699.org

  
  

  Instructors:

  Steve Miller - Training Director for UA Local 699's apprenticeship & Instructor, Prior foremen at McKinstry, ASSE 15000 ITM instructor and proctor, UA Special hazards systems instructor, UA Instructor Graduate, UA Training Directors program graduate, Licensed Washington state fitter, Passed NICET 2 ITM, Passed NICET water based systems layout LVL 2, Victaulic Valve “train the trainer” instructor, Victaulic Grooving Essentials “Train the Trainer” instructor, OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer and Disaster Site Worker

  
  

  Ricky Campbell - Business agent for UA Local 699 Sprinkler Fitters. Instructor at UA Local 699 Sprinkler Fitters. Past service foreman at McKinstry Fire Protection. NICET 2 ITT, ASSE 15000 instructor and proctor, UA Instructor Graduate.

  
  

  Donnie Reese- Assistant Training Director & Instructor for UA Local 699 apprenticeship, Washington state licensed Sprinkler fitter, Prior foremen and Emerald Fire,  ASSE 15000 ITM Instructor and proctor, NICET 2 ITM, OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer and Disaster Site Worker.

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• 2024 Fire Prevention Institute

  • Start
    Monday, October 14, 2024
  •  
    13:00
  • End
    Friday, October 18, 2024
  •  
    10:00
  • Location
    Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan
  • Spaces left
    164

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  Fire Prevention Institute

  Where Sustainability and Safety Meet
  

  October 14-18, 2024 - 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 2024 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 14, 2024, and will conclude before noon on Friday, October 18, 2024. 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, 2024.  In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by September 15, 2024. 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 #592394.

  LODGING
  Room rates will be based on the government per diem rate in effect October 1, 2024. The rate is currently $107.00single/$127.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before October 1, 2024. In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by September 15, 2024. 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 8/1/2024
  75% if canceled by 9/1/2024
  50% if canceled by 10/1/2024
  No refunds after 10/1/2024
  

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