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• Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies (F0621)

  • Start
    Thursday, July 31, 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Friday, August 01, 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Central Pierce Fire and Rescue -3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 (Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 72)

  The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office,

  Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, and the Washington Public Fire Educators

  Supported Training

  NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY OFF – CAMPUS NO COST COURSE

  Youth Firesetting Interviewing and Educational Intervention Strategies (F0621) is a two-day course that provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform an interview/screening and develop an educational intervention program for identified youth exhibiting fire misuse behaviors. The course addresses how to establish and implement these strategies to meet the needs of these youths and their families.

  Participants will learn how to interview youth who have engaged in high-risk behaviors such as youth firesetting (YFS) or experimentation with incendiary/explosive devices. Participants will also learn how to provide educational intervention options for simple and complex youth firesetting situations.

  DATE:                                  July 31 and August 1, 2025

  TIME:                                   0800-1700 hours each day

  LOCATION:                     3809 5th St SE, Puyallup, WA 98374 (Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 72)

  PREREQUISITES:       Pre-course assignment https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10866 ICS-100-level (Q0462) and ICS-200-level (Q0463) training, Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist Course (F06633)

  MATERIALS:                   Course Syllabus, Pre-course Assignment, Bring Your Own Device

  LUNCH:                            Coffee, snacks, and water will be available (lunch not provided)

  STUDENT ID’s:             Registration requires an identification number obtained online at: https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

  REGISTRATION:          State Fire Marshal's Office: Community Risk Reduction
  Contact for questions: courtney.chambers@wsp.wa.gov

  LOCAL CONTACT:      Courtney Thompson, Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, Public Educator,

  (e) CThompson@centralpiercefire.org (c) 253-778-9319 | (o)  253-538-6429

  
  

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• Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction (F0636)

  • Start
    Thursday, July 31, 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Friday, August 01, 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Vancouver Fire -2106 Norris Road, Vancouver, WA 98661 (Vancouver Fire Department, Station 2- Training Room)

  The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office,

  Vancouver Fire Department, and the Washington Public Fire Educators

  Supported Training

  NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY OFF – CAMPUS COURSE

  Building Organizational Support for Community Risk Reduction (F0636) is a two-day course designed to help fire and emergency services learn what community risk reduction is and how to build organizational support for it. This course examines challenges fire departments face in shifting their priorities from response to prevention. In many departments community risk reduction is still considered a low priority. This course demonstrates how organizational support for strategic CRR can help foster safe, healthy, prepared and resilient communities.

  This is a field course which is scheduled by state training agencies through the NFA annual course call.

  DATE:                                  July 31 and August 1, 2025

  TIME:                                   0800-1700 hours each day

  LOCATION:                     2106 Norris Road, Vancouver, WA 98661 (Vancouver Fire Department, Station 2- Training Room)

  FEE:                                     There is NO COST for this course

  PREREQUISITES:       Pre-course assignment, ICS-100-level (Q0462) and ICS-200-level (Q0463)

  MATERIALS:                   Course Syllabus, Pre-course Assignment, Bring Your Own Device

  LUNCH:                            Coffee, snacks, and water will be available (lunch not provided)

  STUDENT ID’s:             Registration requires an identification number obtained online at: https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

  REGISTRATION:          State Fire Marshal's Office: Community Risk Reduction
  Contact for questions: courtney.chambers@wsp.wa.gov

  LOCAL CONTACT:      Heidi Scarpelli, Vancouver Fire Department, Fire Marshal

  (e) Heidi.Scarpelli@cityofvancouver.us  (o)  360-487-7212

  
  

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• Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  • When
    Monday, August 04, 2025
  •  
    08:30 - 16:30
  • Location
    Bellevue City Hall 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, 1E-108
  • Spaces left
    29

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  Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  One Day Class

  August 4, 2025

  08:30 – 16:30hrs

  
  

  Presented by

  National Fire Sprinkler Association

  Hosted By:

  Bellevue Fire Department

  Location:

  Bellevue City Hall - Room 1E-108

  450 110th Ave NE,

  Bellevue, WA 98004

  Contact: Kyle Nelson: KNELSON@BELLEVUEWA.GOV

  Parking Information

  Seminar Title: Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  Description: Both NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 require coordination of the testing of the sprinkler systems and the fire alarm systems. That is easier said than done. With a variety of administrative code references, varying task frequencies, differences in scope, and unique definitions used in the codes and standards overseeing fire protection system inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) coordination of work becomes critical to ensure proper and complete building protection. This unique seminar the participant will explore the issues and develop strategies to coordinate the work required by these two important standards. While not necessary, participants should have basic working knowledge of NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 to get the most from the seminar.

  Total Instructional Hours: 7 Contact Hours

  Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify and discuss the foundational requirements for ITM in the model building and fire codes.

  2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the sprinkler contractor, the alarm contractor, the authority having jurisdiction, and the building owner in coordinating ITM work.

  3. Identify the coordination requirements in NFPA 25.

  4. Identify the coordination requirements in NFPA 72.

  5. Discuss the impact of NFPA 4.

  6. Develop a plan for coordinating system impairments.

  7. Develop a plan for coordinating recordkeeping.

   

  Instructor:  John Swanson

   

  Contact: Suzanne Mayr, Northwest Regional Manager, National Fire Sprinkler Association (253) 208-8467 or mayr@nfsa.org

  Cost:
  

  WSAFM and NFSA Members:     $125.00

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

  Non-Members:            $200.00

  Maximum Class Size: 40

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• Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  • When
    Tuesday, August 05, 2025
  •  
    08:30 - 16:30
  • Location
    Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) – Fire Station 21 911N 65th Avenue , Ridgefield, WA 98643
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  Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  One Day Class

  August 5, 2025

  08:30 – 16:30hrs

  
  

  Presented by

  National Fire Sprinkler Association

  Hosted By:

  Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR)

  
  

  Location:

  Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) – Fire Station 21

  911N 65^th Avenue

  Ridgefield, WA 98643

  Contact: Josh Taylor: Josh.Taylor@Clarkfr.org 

  Seminar Title: Coordinating NFPA 25 & 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

  Description: Both NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 require coordination of the testing of the sprinkler systems and the fire alarm systems. That is easier said than done. With a variety of administrative code references, varying task frequencies, differences in scope, and unique definitions used in the codes and standards overseeing fire protection system inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) coordination of work becomes critical to ensure proper and complete building protection. This unique seminar the participant will explore the issues and develop strategies to coordinate the work required by these two important standards. While not necessary, participants should have basic working knowledge of NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 to get the most from the seminar.

  Total Instructional Hours: 7 Contact Hours

  Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify and discuss the foundational requirements for ITM in the model building and fire codes.

  2. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the sprinkler contractor, the alarm contractor, the authority having jurisdiction, and the building owner in coordinating ITM work.

  3. Identify the coordination requirements in NFPA 25.

  4. Identify the coordination requirements in NFPA 72.

  5. Discuss the impact of NFPA 4.

  6. Develop a plan for coordinating system impairments.

  7. Develop a plan for coordinating recordkeeping.

   

  Instructor:  John Swanson

   

  Contact: Suzanne Mayr, Northwest Regional Manager, National Fire Sprinkler Association (253) 208-8467 or mayr@nfsa.org

  Cost:
  

  WSAFM and NFSA Members:     $125.00

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

  Non-Members:            $200.00

  Maximum Class Size: 40

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• Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101

  • When
    Monday, August 18, 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Everett Training Center 11831 Beverly Park Rd B2 Everett WA. 98204

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  Smoke Control Periodic Inspections - Following the Code - 34195

  Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC

  
  

  August 18, 2025

  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 3.0 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: 

  Class Contact: 

  Jason Gilbreath: jasong@smw66.org

  Justin Bourgault: justinb@smw66.org

  
  

    
  

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• Fire/Smoke Damper & Smoke Control 101

  • When
    Tuesday, August 19, 2025
  •  
    10:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 Training Center 2725 Williamson Place DuPont, WA. 98327

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  Smoke Control Periodic Inspections - Following the Code - 34195

  Presented by Sheet Metal Workers Local 66 and Western Washington JATC

  
  

  August 19, 2025

  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 3.0 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: 

  Jason Gilbreath: jasong@smw66.org

  Justin Bourgault: justinb@smw66.org

  
  

    
  

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• Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343

  • When
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 Join us Thursday, September 9 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, September 9.  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 Zoom Information: WSAFM Professional Development is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 Time: September 9, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81493970724?pwd=M2BIgQUdjN5VcAM22JLvfw3s6cKioh.1 Meeting ID: 814 9397 0724 Passcode: 913957 --- One tap mobile +12532050468,,81493970724#,,,,*913957# US +12532158782,,81493970724#,,,,*913957# US (Tacoma) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 814 9397 0724 Passcode: 913957 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kpZ8xyFSA

  This forum's agenda topics include: TBA

  
  

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• WSAFM and ICC: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Building Industry

  • When
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025
  •  
    11:00 - 12:00
  • Location
    Virtual

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  ICC and WSAFM September 9, 2025 11:00 Webinar Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Building Industry The promise of this new generation of Artificial Intelligence software is that it has all the answers. The reality is that there is great opportunity in Large Language Model (LLM) applications, but it comes with unique challenges, especially if it is trying to be a resource for building and safety codes. This session will cover those challenges both from the perspective of a user trying to evaluate and utilize AI tools for building codes, and from the view of those on the software side trying to build and train those tools. Complete Registration ICC Credit: 1.0

  
  

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• 2025 Fire Prevention Institute

  • Start
    Monday, October 13, 2025
  •  
    13:00
  • End
    Friday, October 17, 2025
  •  
    10:00
  • Location
    Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan
  • Spaces left
    183

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  2025 Fire Prevention Institute

  Growth by Collaboration
  

  October 13-17, 2025 - 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 2025 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 13, 2025, and will conclude before noon on Friday, October 17, 2025. 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!!

  
  

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

  
  

  You will receive an email from "Conference Tracker" asking you to update your profile.  You will need this APP to obtain your CEU's 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.

   

  LODGING
  Room rates will be based on the government per diem rate in effect October 1, 2025. The rate is currently $110.00 single/$120.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before October 1, 2025. In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by September 15, 2025. 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 #631329.
  
  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 8/1/2025
  75% if canceled by 9/1/2025
  50% if canceled by 10/1/2025
  No refunds after 10/1/2025
  

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• 2025 Fire Prevention Institute - Vendor Only Registration

  • When
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  •  
    17:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Campbell's Resort - Lake Chelan

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  **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 14th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 9:00 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 14th 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 14th 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!

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

  NEW THIS YEAR!! You will receive an email from "Conference Tracker" asking you to update your profile.  You will need this APP to obtain your CEU's 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.

   

  
  

  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 8/1/2025
  75% if canceled by 9/1/2025
  50% if canceled by 10/1/2025
  No refunds after 10/1/2025
  

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• Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343

  • When
    Thursday, December 11, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 11:00
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 Join us Thursday, December 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, December 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 Zoom Information: WSAFM Professional Development is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Washington Residential Fire Sprinkler Best Practices Forum - 4343 Time: December 11, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81493970724?pwd=M2BIgQUdjN5VcAM22JLvfw3s6cKioh.1 Meeting ID: 814 9397 0724 Passcode: 913957 --- One tap mobile +12532050468,,81493970724#,,,,*913957# US +12532158782,,81493970724#,,,,*913957# US (Tacoma) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 814 9397 0724 Passcode: 913957 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kpZ8xyFSA

  This forum's agenda topics include: TBA

  
  

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