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• Monthly Member Webinar Series

  • Start
    Thursday, January 26, 2023
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  • End
    Thursday, December 21, 2023
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Webinar

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• Evaluator Training for Certification Testing

  • When
    Monday, October 16, 2023
  •  
    07:30 - 11:30
  • Location
    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

  
  

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• 2023 Fire Prevention Institute

  • Start
    Monday, October 16, 2023
  •  
    13:00
  • End
    Friday, October 20, 2023
  •  
    10:00
  • Location
    Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan
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  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
  

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• 2023 Fire Prevention Institute - Vendor Only Registration

  • When
    Tuesday, October 17, 2023
  •  
    17:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    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
  

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• Youth Firesetter Prevention and Intervention

  • Start
    Sunday, October 29, 2023
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Friday, November 03, 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    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 Baruso: fpbpio@wsp.wa.gov                       

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

  
  

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• Fire Inspector II Boot Camp

  • Start
    Monday, October 30, 2023
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    Thursday, November 02, 2023
  •  
    16:30
  • Location
    Online
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  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

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• NFA Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 08, 2023
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Monday, November 13, 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    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 Section, 8543 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

  
  

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• Fire Plan Review Class

  • Start
    Monday, December 04, 2023
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    Thursday, December 07, 2023
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    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.

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• Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25

  • When
    Tuesday, December 19, 2023
  •  
    08:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    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 Members:     $350.00

  Non-Members:            $450.00

  Maximum Class Size: 40

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• Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25

  • When
    Wednesday, December 20, 2023
  •  
    08:00 - 17:00
  • Location
    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 Members:     $350.00

  Non-Members:            $450.00

  Maximum Class Size: 40

  
  

  Lodging:

  Home 2 Suites - Hilton, 4070 116^th Street NE

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

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• Service Area Risk Reduction

  • Start
    Monday, April 15, 2024
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Saturday, April 20, 2024
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    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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