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• Evaluator Training for Certification Testing

  • When
    Monday, October 13, 2025
  •  
    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 13, 2025

  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.

  *Evaluator course registration (no fee): Email amy.thornton@wsp.wa.gov (course open to all, FPI attendance not required)

  *Those attending any portion of the FPI must also register through the WSAFM conference website (fees apply): 2025 Fire Prevention Institute

  Questions?  Email Amy Thornton at amy.thornton@wsp.wa.gov

  
  

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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
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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

  **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

  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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• Company Level Inspections Class - 40121

  • Start
    Thursday, January 29, 2026
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    Friday, January 30, 2026
  •  
    16:30
  • Location
    Port Angeles Fire Department - 102 E 5th Street - Port Angeles, WA 98362
  • Spaces left
    40

  Register

  Company Level Inspections Class - 40121

  Presented by: Les Townzen – Townzen & Associates

  January 29 & 30, 2026

  Port Angeles Fire Department - 102 E 5^th Street - Port Angeles, WA 98362

  08:30-16:30hrs

  Introduce participants to the general requirements of the IFC. Introducing participants to the general requirements of the IFC is important to the enforcement of the IFC. Provide the participant with the basic direction in interpreting and applying the general requirements of the IFC. After completing this course, the student will be able to provide company level inspections and applying the International Fire Code. This course does not include a discussion of state or local amendments.

  
  

  This course is designed for those individuals who have:

  • Introducing participants to the general requirements of the IFC is important to the enforcement of the IFC.
  • Provide the participant with the basic direction in interpreting and applying the general requirements of the IFC.
  • This course does not include a discussion of state or local amendments.
  • After completing this course, the student will have been given information regarding sections of the International Fire Code (IFC), which will assist the student in preparing for the ICC examination.
  • No previous experience with the IFC
  • Limited experience with the IFC
  • A need to review the basic applications of the IFC.
  • Recently been assigned the responsibility for administering the IFC.
  • Lunch will be on your own and refreshments will be provided for breaks

  
  

  Students will be required to have the 2021 IFC

  ICC credit will be provided.

  Cost: Member: $250.00 / Non-Member: $375.00

  Lunch on your own

  Lodging:

  Olympic Inn & Suites - (360) 452-4015

  Red Lion Hotel (closest) - (360) 452-9215

  Class contact: Joel McKeen, Deputy Chief - Jmckeen@cityofpa.us or 360-417-4652

  
  

  Lodging:

  Olympic Inn & Suites - (360) 452-4015

  Red Lion Hotel (closest) - (360) 452-9215
  

  
  

  Class contact: Joel McKeen, Deputy Chief - Jmckeen@cityofpa.us or 360-417-4652

  
  

  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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