Washington State Association of Fire Marshals upcoming events

High Piled Storage Class (WEST) (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

HIGH PILED STORAGE (WEST)

October 26, 2026

08:00 – 15:30hrs

Presented by

Todd Laberge FPE - TLB Fire Protection Engineering Inc.

Location:

South King Fire (Federal Way) Station 68

1404 SW 312th St

Federal Way, WA 98023

Contact: Sean Nichols

Class Description:

This is a two-part training class on the hazards and protection of high-piled combustible storage.

Part 1 will cover the general concepts of what high-piled storage is, how to classify and regulate it, and what to look for on inspections. We will discuss how storage has evolved in hazards and challenges, and what we see in the field. The class will assist plans reviewers and field inspectors to understand where and how fire hazards change, and how plans and drawings don’t always capture those hazards.

Part 2 is intended for those seeking a deep technical dive into the 2024 IFC and 2022/ 2025 NFPA 13 requirements for storage and for reviewing fire sprinkler protection adequacy. This technical focus is ideal for plans reviewers and field inspectors who encounter modern warehousing challenges. We will review changes in the IFC and NFPA 13 for rack storage, as well as modern challenges with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems and the application of Alternative Designs and Performance Based Designs. A review of FM Global Data Sheets on Alternative Protection for Automated Storage will also be included.

ICC CEU is available

Cost:

WSAFM and ICC Members: $125

Non-Members: $225

Maximum Class Size: 30

High Piled Storage Class (EAST) (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

HIGH PILED STORAGE (EAST)

October 27, 2026

08:00 – 15:30hrs

Presented by

Todd Laberge FPE - TLB Fire Protection Engineering Inc.

Location:

Spokane Valley Fire Department

Administration Building

2120 N Wilbur Rd.

Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Contact: Soulmaz Brazil

Class Description:

This is a two-part training class on the hazards and protection of high-piled combustible storage.

ICC CEU is available

Cost:

WSAFM and ICC Members: $125

Non-Members: $225

Maximum Class Size: 30

Fire Alarm Plan Review - SW Washington (Monday, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fire Alarm Plan Review (SOUTH)

November 2, 2026

08:00 – 16:00hrs

Presented by

John Swanson - International Code Council

Location:

Camas Washougal Fire Station 42

4321 NW Parker St.

Camas, WA 98607

Contact: Kevin Bergstrom

Class Description:

This course will provide code officials, fire alarm designers and installers with the necessary knowledge to design, review, and install a fire alarm system to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code, International Building Code, and NFPA 72. Topics to be discussed during this full day class will include: fire alarm submittal and documentation requirements, fire alarm system fundamentals, including sequence of operation requirements as outlined in NFPA 72; proper placement and installation of initiating devices and notification appliances; discuss requirements pertinent to emergency voice alarm communication systems and when they are required by the codes; review supervising station requirements addressing how alarm signals should be sent from the protected premises to the supervising station.

ICC CEU is available directly from ICC

Cost:

WSAFM and ICC Members: $125

Non-Members: $225

Maximum Class Size: 30

Fire Alarm Plan Review - North Puget Sound (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fire Alarm Plan Review (NORTH)

November 3, 2026

08:00 – 16:00hrs

Presented by

John Swanson - International Code Council

Location:

Marysville Fire Station 62

10701 Shoutles Road

Marysville, WA 98271

Contact: Tom Maloney

Class Description:

ICC CEU is available directly from ICC

Cost:

WSAFM and ICC Members: $125

Non-Members: $225

Maximum Class Size: 30

December 2026 Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343

Join us Thursday, December 10

9 to 11 a.m. via ZOOM

You are invited to participate in the next Best Practices Forum hosted by the Washington State Residential Fire Sprinkler Coalition from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10.

All fire sprinkler contractors, home builders, fire and building officials are invited to join the open discussion. The forum focuses on problem-solving common barriers as we work for more efficient, cost-effective installation of residential fire sprinkler systems.

ICC CEU's 1.5 are available for participation

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE WITH ZOOM

TO RECEIVE CEU

Zoom Registration Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7NlZQVHjRbaGJ4S7IzWXDw

This forum's agenda topics include:

2027 SILSA Fire Alarm Symposium (Wednesday, February 24, 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

The 2027 SILSA Fire Alarm Symposium - February 24, 2027, at the Muckleshoot Casino, Auburn.

SILSA NW - Home Page

Registration is through SILSA