
Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
“Can You Hear Me Now, When You Need It”
An Overview of In-Building Public Safety Communication Systems - 4 hrs.
Instructor: Rick Rausch
(4 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)
The Course will provide a current state Mobility, Basic understanding of RF and In-Building Solution Design approaches and a high level overview on how this relates to - NFPA 72, 1221, and NFPA 1225 Code requirements.
This training session is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of NFPA/IFC Codes applications and how In-Building Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS) work to solve the critical need for ubiquitous communications (ERCES) for the First Responders, AHJ's and Public Safety officials. Q&A opportunity at the end of each section as well.
The class has been approved for four (4) hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, and Fire Safety Inspector I&II.
Instructor:
Rick Rausch is an RF/DAS Engineer with over 28 years of experience in the Telecom Industry with expertise in Wireless Carrier Networks, DAS Integration (Public Safety and Cellular), and DAS Equipment Manufacturing.
Date: Tuesday July 7th, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Miller Electric
6805 Southpoint Pkwy.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Point of Contact:
Capt. James Groff
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue.
JGroff@coj.net
904-255-8320.
Rick Rausch
rrausch12@gmail.com
772-204-4316
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 307-631-0016
RN: 19934
CO: 301032