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• WSAFM Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp

  • Start
    Monday, April 28, 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Friday, May 02, 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Online and In-Person

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  WSAFM Fire Inspector 1 Boot Camp

  April 28 - May 2

  Hybrid (Online and In-Person Options)

  
  

  In-person Option Locations:

  Spokane Fire - Station #1 - 44 W. Riverside Avenue - Spokane, 99201

  Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - Station 31 - 163 Village Court - Monroe, 98272

  Why choose WSAFM Fire Inspector Boot Camp courses:

  • You receive 40 hours of instructor led learning to include Q&A and real-world application scenarios.
  • This course covers required material chapter by chapter specific to certification level building your knowledge base each day and better prepares you for ICC testing.  
  • Our instructors cover the layout and design of the code books which will help you to find answers quickly during testing and in the field.
  • Practice tests are given at the end of each day and help to review and re-enforce the day's learning objectives.

   

  This five day class will cover in-depth details of all aspects of a fire code inspection. Students will learn to identify common code violations found in the International Fire Code and International Building Code.

  
  

  This course will focus on more advanced fire code inspection topics. It is designed to assist in the identification of fire protection systems, as well as what maintenance is required on such systems.

  Students will be able to identify when systems are required or when they have been altered and require repair. Day five 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 1 certification through the International Code Council based on newly developed and up to date material. 

  
  

  Contacts:

  Deputy Chief Lance Dahl: 509-625-7005 / idahl@spokanefire.org

  Assistant Chief Mike Messer: 919-795-7061 / mike.messer@srfr.org

  About the Presenters:

  Lance Dahl - Deputy 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.

  Mike currently lives in Granite Falls, WA with his wife Gloria, daughter Holly (15), and son Henry (13).  He has a stepdaughter, Shannon (28), living in Raleigh, NC and working for Skanska Construction.  They are active with local sports, amateur radio, and total foodies!

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• 2025 Fire Prevention Leadership Symposium

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    Thursday, May 15, 2025
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Angel of the Winds Resort - Arlington
  • Spaces left
    83

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  2025 Fire Prevention Leadership Symposium

  May 14-15, 2025 – Angel of the Winds Casino Resort – Arlington, Washington

  Registration Now Open

  Course Descriptions

  Schedule

  The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 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 Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and will conclude at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. 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.

  Please bring the job description(s) for the leadership track as they will be used both days but mostly on Thursday.

  You will receive an email from "Conference Tracker" asking you to update your profile. You can download the NEW CONFERENCE APPLICATION at your favorite App Store. Search "Conference Tracker by Engineerica Systems Inc. " to download.

   

  This is the first occurrence of the FPS. Topics this year include: Career Survival While being a Change Agent, Developing a Professional Development Plan, Meeting Designation Components, Training Performance Focus Workshop - hands on approach for developing a training program for success, Lithium-Ion Batteries and Our World Today, Lithium Batteries and Code - Safety for the Community, and Plan Review for High-Rack Storage. The FPS is smaller using only two classrooms, so registration may be limited depending upon demand.

  WSAFM continues to make things happen!

  
  

  Lodging is Now Open

  The rate is currently $159.00 – single occupancy/$159.00 double occupancy, plus tax – please be advised the rate may adjust up or down, on or before April 28, 2025. Group Code #666.

  
  

  In order to receive this special rate, reservations must be made by April 28, 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 360-474-9740.

  
  

  Please be sure to provide group block name "WSAFM" and group block code #666.
  
  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 3/1/2025
  50% if canceled by 4/1/2025
  No refunds after 5/1/2025

  
  

  If you have specific questions, please contact Tom Maloney at (360) 363-8506 or tmaloney@mfdrfa.org or Dave Kokot (509) 625-7056 or dkokot@wsafm.com

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• Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)

  • When
    Thursday, June 05, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    10701 Shoultes Road, Marysville, WA 98270

  
  

  Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) Sponsored by Honeywell June 5, 2025 09:00-13:00 Marysville Fire District Station 62 10701 Shoultes Road Marysville, Washington 98270 Lunch and Learn: Lunch Included!  Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) Today’s codes and Standards, like the IBC Section 916, IFC Section 510, NFPA 1 Section 11.10, NFPA 1221 Section 9.6, NFPA 1225 Chapter 18, and UL2524, require all buildings to have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based on the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This training will cover the life cycle of an ERCES, from start to finish, including evaluating a building for First Responder Radio coverage and inspecting an ERCES.                           BDA/ERCES solutions can provide reliable in-building public safety radio coverage to safeguard emergency personnel.

  Scan QR Code to Register or email: jeremy.shkapich@honeywell.com

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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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• 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
    245

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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!!

  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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