Washington State Association of Fire Marshals upcoming events

WSAFM Fire Inspector Basic (ICC Fire Inspector I) (Monday, April 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

WSAFM Fire Inspector Basic (ICC Fire Inspector I)

April 20-24, 2026

In-Person, Online, and Hybrid

Presented by:

Assistant Chief Lance Dahl

Assistant Chief Mike Messer

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This five day course prepares individuals for the International Code Council's Fire Inspector I exam. It focuses on building inspections for compliance with fire codes and standards, identifying violations, and evaluating fire protection systems. The course covers topics like general fire safety, occupancy classifications, and handling regulated materials.

This course does not prepare fire inspectors for higher risk occupancies such as high-hazard, complex factory and industrial, institutional, or high-rise. Additionally, this course does not cover new construction or plan review.

Attendance Options:

In-person, Online, or Hybrid

Locations:

In-person Classroom Location:

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue

Fire Station 31

163 Village Court

Monroe, WA 98272

Cost:

WSAFM Member Price: $450.00

Non-Member Price: $550.00

Required Textbooks:

Please bring a copy of the 2021 International Fire Code and 2021 International Building Code.

ICC Credit: Class offers 40 hours of qualifying time. Equal to 4.0 ICC CEU’s

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lance Dahl: (509) 625-7005 or idahl@spokanefire.org

Mike Messer: (919) 795-7061 or mike.messer@srfr.org

Participants will be engaged with a presentation covering general fire safety, fire protection systems, means of egress, special occupancies, and hazardous materials. Each day will end with a Q&A review along with practice exams that mimic ICC testing Fire Inspector I certification. Students will be granted access to a student folder with copies of all presentations and testing materials.

About the Instructors

Lance Dahl - Assistant Chief Dahl has 29 years with the Spokane Fire Department; he was hired in 1995 and last served at station 16 as a firefighter and swift water rescue instructor and was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal in 2014. Lance was promoted to Assistant Fire Marshal in 2018, Fire Marshal & Division Chief in 2020.

Chief Dahl leads the Prevention Division, which includes code enforcement, plans review, inspection, fire investigation, community risk reduction, and acts as the City of Spokane Fire Code official. While his primary goal is the extremely important duty of public safety through mitigation efforts, the Division supports Operations and the needs of the citizens.

Chief Dahl completed his Master’s degree in Leadership with an Emphasis area in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire in 2017 from Grand Canyon University, a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Recreation from Eastern Washington University, 1992. He earned the “Fire Marshal” (FM) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) in 2018 and Re-Designated in 2022.

Lance has been married to Nancy for 34 years and have three adult children, Ethan, Madelon & Logan; both sons followed in his footsteps and served in the Air National Guard, where he completed 27 years and retired with the rank of Senior Master Sargent (E-8).

Mike Messer - Assistant Chief Mike Messer is a senior chief officer and section head for Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue where he serves as the chief of support services which includes Community Relations, Fleet, Logistics, Office of the Fire Marshal, and Strategic Analysis. In this role, Mike is the Fire Marshal for the Cities of Lake Stevens, Monroe, and Sultan. He is originally from Raleigh, NC and moved to Lake Stevens, WA in 2016 with his family to take a deputy chief’s position with Lake Stevens Fire.

Mike has been an active member of the fire service for over 25 years beginning his career as a volunteer firefighter for Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Wake Forest, NC. While part of the North Carolina fire service Mike worked for the Town of Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department as a Captain, City of Raleigh Fire Department as a Deputy Fire Marshal, and Johnston County Emergency Services as a paramedic.

Since 2007, Mike has been an active fire code enforcement officer achieving North Carolina Level III qualification and earn his Code Course Instructor and Code Course Sponsor designations from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board. He is also an ICC Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, and Fire Plans Reviewer.

Mike currently holds an Associates of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Public Administration in addition to completion of the Executive Fire Officer program hosted by the National Fire Academy. Mike has also been designated a Chief Fire Officer and Fire Marshal by the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Professional Credentialing and is a Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

Northwest Fire Investigation Conference (Monday, May 04, 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Northwest Fire Investigation Conference

Course Dates: May 4^th to May 8^th- Leavenworth, WA

To register use this link: www.conftrac.com/nwfi26

There will be four (4) Tracks:

Track A- Fundamentals of Fire Investigation (formally the Basic Class)-$700

Track B: Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation IAAI Offering (note that this class requires registration with NW and IAAI)- The fee is $700 for IAAI members/ $1065 non-IAAI Members and has pre-requisites

Track C: Wildland Fire Investigation FI-21 Course $600

Track D: General Sessions including Fatal Fire Investigations, AI for the Fire Investigator, and Fire Protection Systems in Fire Investigation. $600

Note that this year the conference is using the Conference Tracker App-

Important note that every registration needs to have the attendees email NO DUPLICATE EMAILS.

IMPORTANT

You will receive or have received an email from "Conference Tracker (Engineerica Systems Inc )" asking you to update your profile.

In order to obtain CEU credits you will be required to download the conference application from Conference Tracker (Green in color) by Engineerica Systems Inc.

You will need to use your email that you have registered with when you signed up for the symposium.

This APP is required to obtain your CEU's, Certificate, Schedule, Handouts, and see the vendors.

You can download the NEW CONFERENCE APPLICATION at your favorite App Store. Search "Conference Tracker by Engineerica Systems Inc. " to download.

Apple App Store

Google App Store

QUESTIONS:

Email: waiaaitraining@washingtoniaai.com

https://www.iaai-wa.org/contact/

2026 Fire Prevention Leadership Symposium (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 Fire Prevention Leadership Symposium

May 12-13, 2026 – Angel of the Winds Casino Resort – Arlington, Washington

Registration Now Open

Class Descriptions

Conference Schedule

The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 Fire Prevention Symposium (FPS). The FPS is being held at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort at Arlington, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and will conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The Fire Prevention Symposium focuses on training that requires more time than what is normally available at the Fire Prevention Institute each October so that the training can be more in-depth. The sessions will focus on leadership, management, technical training, as well as other important prevention and strategy for fire officials and will include essential training hours needed for code recertification.

Registration includes: All Sessions, Breakfast and Lunch

Important note that every registration needs to have the attendees email NO DUPLICATE EMAILS.

There will be power provided for computer usage.

This is the first occurrence of the FPS. Topics this year include: Clifton Strengths in Detail, Addie to the Rescue, Organizational Culture, Commercial Cooking Hoods, and Understanding ESS and NFPA 855. The FPS is smaller using only two classrooms, so registration may be limited depending upon demand.

Clifton Strengths will require a short survey and by checking the box in the registration will allow us to send the link prior to the event.

IMPORTANT

You will receive or have received an email from "Conference Tracker (Engineerica Systems Inc )" asking you to update your profile.

In order to obtain CEU credits you will be required to download the conference application from Conference Tracker (Green in color) by Engineerica Systems Inc.

You will need to use your email that you have registered with when you signed up for the symposium.

This APP is required to obtain your CEU's, Certificate, Schedule, Handouts, and see the vendors.

You can download the NEW CONFERENCE APPLICATION at your favorite App Store. Search "Conference Tracker by Engineerica Systems Inc. " to download.

Apple App Store

Google App Store

WSAFM continues to make things happen!

Lodging is Now Open

The rate is currently $139.00 – single occupancy/$139.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before April 10, 2026.

In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by April 10, 2026. 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 360-474-9740.

Please be sure to provide group block name "WSAFM" and group block code #1102.

Angel of the Winds Casino Resort
3438 Stoluckquamish Ln
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 474-9740

Angel of the Winds policy requires cancellations to be made 2 days prior to your arrival. Failure to notify the Resort within the specified time of cancellation will result in forfeiture of the deposit or a charge to the credit card.

Since there has been considerable expenses already expended all cancelations are subject to the cancelation policy that is stated in the registration.

Here is the policy:

All cancelations must be submitted in writing and emailed to WSAFM at wsafm@wsafm.com

REFUND INFORMATION
100% if canceled by 3/1/2026
50% if canceled by 4/1/2026
No refunds after 5/1/2026

If you have specific questions, please contact Tom Maloney at (360) 363-8506 or tmaloney@mfdrfa.org

Fire Plan Review Class - 30408 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Fire Plan Review Class

Presented by Dave Kokot, P.E. – Washington State Association of Fire Marshals

May 12-15, 2026

Hosted by

WSAFM

Angel of the Winds Resort, 3438 Stoluckquamish Ln , Arlington, WA 98223

08:30-17:00hrs

Friday will end by 12:00hrs

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Member Price: $600.00 / Non-member Price: $700.00

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.

Class size is limited to 40 students

ICC #30408 - Credit 28

Required Material:

2021 IBC
2021 IFC
2019 NFPA #13
2019 NFPA #72

Lodging:

Lodging is Now Open

The rate is currently $139.00 – single occupancy/$139.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before April 28, 2026.

About Dave:

Dave Kokot has been in the fire service since 2002, in the code arena. He has served on the State Building Code Council, participated in local, state, and national building codes. In addition, he was a Vice President for ASME for Professional Practice and Ethics.

Since there has been considerable expenses already expended all cancelations are subject to the cancelation policy that is stated in the registration.

Here is the policy:

All cancelations must be submitted in writing and emailed to WSAFM at wsafm@wsafm.com

REFUND INFORMATION
100% if canceled by 3/1/2026
50% if canceled by 4/1/2026
No refunds after 5/1/2026

Class Contact: Tom Maloney - tmaloney@mfdrfa.org or 360-363-8506

June 2026 Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343

Join us Thursday, June 11

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, June 11.

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:

WSAFM Fire Inspector Advanced (ICC Fire Inspector II) (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

WSAFM Fire Inspector Advanced (ICC Fire Inspector II)

September 14-18, 2026

In-Person, Online, and Hybrid

Presented by:

Assistant Chief Lance Dahl

Assistant Chief Mike Messer

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This five day course is intended to help students learn more complex fire code topics including but not limited to an overview of related International Building Code chapters, scope and administration, interior finish, fire protection and life safety systems, means of egress, special occupancies, and hazardous materials. Fire Inspector Advanced covers the required topics listed by the International Code Council for Fire Inspector II certification.

Attendance Options:

In-person, Online, and Hybrid

Locations:

In-person Classroom Locations:

City of Spokane Fire Department

Fire Station 1

44 W. Riverside Avenue

Spokane, WA 99201

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue

Fire Station 31

163 Village Court

Monroe, WA 98272

Cost:

WSAFM Member Price: $450.00

Non-Member Price: $550.00

Required Textbooks:

Please bring a copy of the 2021 International Fire Code and 2021 International Building Code.

ICC Credit: Class offers 40 hours of qualifying time. Equal to 4.0 ICC CEU’s

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lance Dahl: (509) 625-7005 or idahl@spokanefire.org

Mike Messer: (919) 795-7061 or mike.messer@srfr.org

Participants will be engaged with a presentation covering general fire safety, fire protection systems, means of egress, special occupancies, and hazardous materials. Each day will end with a Q&A review along with practice exams that mimic ICC testing Fire Inspector II certification. Students will be granted access to a student folder with copies of all presentations and testing materials.

About the Instructors