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FFMIA Guidance on In-Person Attendance

As the COVID 19 pandemic begins to wane, the FFMIA is exploring options on how to safely return to in-person training and meetings for the membership.  Please know that FFMIA is committed to providing a safe environment for all and will continue to follow guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) along with state and local mandates/guidance. FFMIA staff will follow all local requirements which may include, but not be limited to social distancing, restricting attendance numbers based on available space, providing sanitizer stations as needed and require the wearing of facial coverings (masks) where required by local government, or private venue.   Please see the guidance document below for more details.  

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    • April 22, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • April 23, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • WEBINAR
    • 94
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    Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association

    in conjunction with the

    National Fire Protection Association

    Presents

    NFPA 1 and 101 
    8th ed. of the Florida Fire Code

    This class meets the requirements of FAC 69A-39.009 for the Fire Safety Inspector and Fire Code Administrator Renewal.

     (8 Contact Hours approved for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Safety Inspector I, II and II, and Fire Instructor I, II and III)

    This course is a member benefit being provided by FFMIA and
    the National Fire Protection Association.

    PLEASE NOTE: This course is being offered as a webinar, over two days.  Student MUST be in both sessions the FULL 4 hours each day for a total of 8 hours to receive credit.  This course is a member benefit being provided by FFMIA and the National Fire Protection Association, a Legacy Sponsor of FFMIA.  Students should have access to the current editions of the NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 code books and the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

    SPACE IS LIMITED!!

    Date: April 22nd and 23rd, 2024

    Time: 8:00am –12:00pm each day for both days

    Location: WEBINAR (a separate Zoom registration link will be sent to all attendees one week before the start of the even)

    Cost: No Charge for current FFMIA members.  Must be a current FFMIA member to attend.  

    Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00. 

    Lead Instructor: James “Robby” Dawson, MBA, CFO
    Southeast Regional Director | NFPA
    +1 804-401-9063
    RDawson@nfpa.org
    www.nfpa.org

    Contact Person:  Philip Oakes FFMIA Training Coordinator Philip.oakes@ffmia.org 

    Course Number: RN19345

    Class Number: 134431

    Note: One week prior to the start of class you will receive an email for processing your zoom credentials (this will go to the email you register with).  You must complete this 2nd step of the registration process to access the event.

    The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association will be offering numerous NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 with Florida Amendments courses throughout the year. Check the website for new course deliveries as they become available.  

    Also, please note if you register and then cannot attend, please contact FFMIA so room can be made for others.

    • May 06, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • May 07, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • WEBINAR
    • 117
    Register

                                     

    Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association

    in conjunction with the

    National Fire Protection Association

    Presents

    NFPA 1 and 101
    8th ed. Florida Fire Code

    This class meets the requirements of FAC 69A-39.009 for the Fire Safety Inspector and Fire Code Administrator Renewal.

     (8 Contact Hours approved for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Safety Inspector I, II and II, and Fire Instructor I, II and III)

    This course is a member benefit being provided by FFMIA and the National Fire Protection Association.

    PLEASE NOTE: This course is being offered as a webinar, over two days.  Student MUST be in both sessions the FULL 4 hours each day for a total of 8 hours to receive credit.  This course is a member benefit being provided by FFMIA and the National Fire Protection Association, a Legacy Sponsor of FFMIA.  Students should have access to the current editions of the NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 code books and the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

    SPACE IS LIMITED!!

    Date: May 6th and 7th, 2024

    Time: 8:00am –12:00pm each day for both days

    Location: WEBINAR (a separate Zoom registration link will be sent to all attendees one week before the start of the even)

    Cost: No Charge for current FFMIA members.  Must be a current FFMIA member to attend.  

    Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00. 

    Lead Instructor: James “Robby” Dawson, MBA, CFO
    Southeast Regional Director | NFPA
    +1 804-401-9063
    RDawson@nfpa.org
    www.nfpa.org

    Contact Person:  Philip Oakes FFMIA Training Coordinator Philip.oakes@ffmia.org 

    Course Number: RN19345

    Class Number: 134968

    Note: One week prior to the start of class you will receive an email for processing your zoom credentials (this will go to the email you register with).  You must complete this 2nd step of the registration process to access the event.

    The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association will be offering numerous NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 with Florida Amendments courses throughout the year. Check the website for new course deliveries as they become available.  

    Also, please note if you register and then cannot attend, please contact FFMIA so room can be made for others.

    • May 22, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • St. Petersburg Fire Rescue: 400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    • 29
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    The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspector's Association Presents

    A Day of Learning - 4 hrs. on

    Fire Alarms, CO and Pathway Survivability

    This is a series of 4 one hour seminars:

    Seminar 1 - NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code updates to the 2019 edition. This course will cover the major changes to the 2019 edition of the document. 

    Seminar 2 - Fire alarm testing, what is required and how are they properly performed.  This course will cover general requirements for testing and maintenance of fire and life safety systems as well as review common misconceptions of proper testing and adherence.

    Seminar 3 - Carbon Monoxide detection, what is required, how they are tested and designed.  This course will review the effects of carbon monoxide on the human body and how detection can be used to alert occupants of CO poisoning.

    Seminar 4 - Survivability and how and why they are used in life safety systems.  This course will review the history of pathway survivability, how the codes have changes over the editions and what is required today for these systems.

    These classed have been approved for four (4.0) total hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, and Fire Safety Inspector I, II and III, and Fire Instructor I, II, and III.  One hour and one CEU for each session.  


    Click here for a course flyer


    Instructor:   Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls, Goode, VA

    Rodger Reiswig is a Fellow with Johnson Controls and serves as VP, Industry Relations. With over 37 years in the fire protection industry including training, product support, application design, sales, and management experience. Rodger currently serves on over 28 NFPA Technical Committees as well as serves on NFPA’s Standards Council. Rodger serves as a board member for the Center for Campus Fire Safety. He is the Immediate Past Chair of NEMA’s Life Safety Signaling Section and serves as Vice-Chair on NEMA’s Plenary Codes and Standards Committee. Rodger serves as Chair of the Electronic Security Association’s Codes and Standards Committee. Rodger Co-Chairs the USA delegation for ISO TC21 for Fire Alarm Systems and IEC TC 79 Security Systems and Components Committees. Rodger has authored numerous articles for the industry and has a podcast series on life safety and technology. Rodger holds NICET level IV Fire Alarm Systems Certification, NICET level II Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems and NICET level I Special Hazards Layout Certification. Rodger holds certifications from Two Rivers Technologies as a Master in Telecommunications and from Eastern Technical holds a certification in Electronics Technology and Microprocessor Design. Additionally, Rodger holds both a Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Theology from Evangelical Theological Seminary.


    Location:
    St. Petersburg Fire Rescue
    400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St. S
    St. Petersburg, FL 33701

    Times: 
    Wednesday May 22nd, 2024
    8:00a – 12:00p
                  

    Cost: No Charge 

    Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $75.00 to be able to use the member rate.

    Point of Contact:

    Dr. Rodger Reiswig, SET, PMSFPE
    Fellow & VP, Industry Relations, Global
    Fire Products
    Johnson Controls
    rodger.w.reiswig@jci.com

    or

    Philip Oakes, FFMIA Training Coordinator Philip.oakes@ffmia.org or

    RN: 
    CO: RN19645
    Alarm NFPA 72: RN19647
    Alarm Test: RN19646
    Pathway Survivability: RN19644

    Course ID: 
    CO: 135457
    Alarm NFPA 72: 135459
    Alarm Test: 135458
    Pathway Survivability: 135456

    • June 04, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • June 07, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Wyndham Lake Buena Vista - Walt Disney World
    Register

                                          

    The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association
    present the joint conference of the
    36th Annual Florida Association of Fire and Life Safety Educators and
    The 79th Annual Florida Arson Seminar

    When: June 4-7, 2024
                 With a pre-conference Car Seat Technician update on Monday 6/3/2024.                     CEUs and seat signoffs available for participants.

    Where: Wyndham Lake Buena Vista - Walt Disney World
                  1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
                  Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

    Current Tentative Conference Program (subject to change)
    Current at of 4-14-24


    Click here for the FFMIA Guidance on In Person Attendance

    Up to 27 hours of continuing education credits available for full conference attendees.

    The full conference program will be posted at a later date.
      
    Exhibitor and sponsors can register here, or also get the full conference forms.

    Individual and unique sponsorship opportunities can also be found on the forms.   

    Reserve your Rooms now: 

    FAFLSE and FFEIA 2024 Joint Conference. Wyndham Lake Buena Vista BOOKING LINK - Tower $149 a night

     

    FAFLSE and FFEIA 2024 Joint Conference. Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista BOOKING LINK - Garden level $129 a night

    reservation voice: 1-844-482-8444


    Please note the following regarding the resort:

    • A daily parking fee is applicable to everyone parking at the hotel (self or valet)
    • Complimentary internet (a $12.95 savings) is also provided in the guest rooms and conference area to those who register through the FFMIA link.
    • The Resort Fee (currently $34.00) will be waived if you register using the FFMIA links.  (Note: the room registration page will indicate a resort fee, but it is waived for those registering using the FFMIA links).  
    • The room rate is available 3 days prior to and after the event for those who wish to stay over and register through the FFMIA link.  
    • June 13, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • West Manatee Fire Rescue 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, Fl. 34211
    • 46
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    Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents

    Ag Buildings and Fire Prevention

    Instructor: John Adler, FFMIA Regional Director
    Alachua County, Fire Marshal/Division Chief

     (2 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator,
    Fire Safety Inspector and Fire Service Instructors)

    Ag Buildings and Fire Prevention: 2hr.
    Ag exempt buildings and Agri-tourism operations have become a growing concern for fire prevention officials. This 2-hour course discusses how to identify ag exempt buildings and Agri-tourism operations. It discusses the different exemptions and allowances as present by Florida State Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. At the end of the session, students will have a better understanding of the role fire prevention plays in these operations.

    Date: Thursday June 13th, 2024

    Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Location:

    West Manatee Fire Rescue
    3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
    Bradenton, Fl. 34211

    Instructor: Division Chief / Fire Marshal John Adler
    Division Chief Adler is a 27-year veteran of the Fire Service. Starting at age 17 as a Fire Rescue Explorer, he has held several top positions including Deputy Fire Chief (Hardee County Fire Rescue), Captain of New Construction (Polk County Fire Rescue), and currently Division Chief / Fire Marshal (Alachua County Fire Rescue). He currently holds dual designations from the Center for Public Safety Excellence as a Chief Fire Officer and Fire Marshal. A strong supporter of continuing education in the fire service, he believes that adding “more tools to the toolbox” enhances the working experience of those in the fire service.

    Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA            

    Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.

    Point of Contact:

    John Adler, CFO, FM, MIFireE
    Fire Marshal / Division Chief
    Fire Rescue
    911 SE 5th ST • Gainesville • FL • 32601
    352-384-3107 (office) • 863-781-1452 (mobile) • 352-384-3157 (fax)

    or 

    Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator 407-232-2807

    RN: Ag Bldg.-19494,
    Class: Ag Bldg.-135273

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