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April 24-25, 2024
Fire Sprinkler International 2024
Croke Park Stadium, Dublin
www.firesprinklerinternational.com
May 7-10, 2024
NFSA Annual Seminar and Business
and Leadership Conference
Wailea Beach Resort, Wailea, Maui, HI
National Fire Sprinkler Association
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May 12-18, 2024
Home Fire Sprinkler Week
www.homefiresprinkler.org
May 13-24, 2024
Performing Manual
Hydraulic Calculations
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
May 13-31, 2024
Class Bundle: 2024 Q2 Basic Manual Calculations and Simple Loops and Grids
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
May 14-16, 2024
Inspection and Testing for the Fire Sprinkler Industry (3-Day)
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers
Fort Myers, FL, www.nfsa.org
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May 16, 2024
Rocky Mt. Fire Protection Expo
with Continuing Education
Side-By-Side Burn Demo
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Thornton, CO
Colorado Fire Protection Association
cfpa@cofireprotection.org
https://cfpa23.wildapricot.org/event-5564008
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May 16, 2024
Rocky Mt. Fire Protection Expo
Thornton, CO
Colorado Fire Protection Association cfpa@cofireprotection.org
May 17, 2024*
2024 Trade Pro Tour
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
North Highlands, CA
www.ferguson.com/content/pro-services/branch-services/counters/trade-pro-tour/
May 28-31, 2024
Manual Calcs of Loops and Grids
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
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June 2-4, 2024
CASA Annual Conference
Delta St. John’s, Newfoundland
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June 11, 2024
Capital Region Fire Sprinkler Assoc.
(CRFSA) Chapter Meeting
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
University of Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) Fire Sprinkler Valve Lab
College Park, MD
www.nfsa.org
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June 6, 2024
2024 Trade Pro Tour
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
St. Louis, MO
www.ferguson.com/content/pro-services/branch-services/counters/trade-pro-tour/
June 17-21, 2024
NFPA Conference & Expo
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
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June 27, 2024
2024 Trade Pro Tour
Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
Commerce City, CO
www.ferguson.com/content/pro-services/branch-services/counters/trade-pro-tour/
July 15-26, 2024
Performing Manual Hydraulic Calculations
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
July 15-Aug 2, 2024
Class Bundle: Basic Manual Calcs and Simple Loops and Grids
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
July 15-Oct 4, 2024
10-Week Design Course
Live Online with Cecil Bilbo
www.sprinkleracademy.com
August 5-9, 2024
NFSA Fire Protection Contracting Master Class
NFSA Headquarters
Linthicum Heights, MD, www.nfsa.org
August 14-17, 2024
Fire-Rescue International - 2024
IAFC’s Annual Conference and Expo
Dallas, TX, www.iafc.org
September 18-21, 2024*
AFSA43 Annual Convention, Exhibition,
and Apprentice Competition
Gaylord Rockies, Denver, CO
American Fire Sprinkler Association
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September 18-19, 2024
23rd Int’l Water Mist Conference
Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel
Antwerp, Belgium
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October 6-8, 2024
2024 SFPE Annual Conference
Louisville, KY
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October 6-12, 2024
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Plan to Promote Fire Sprinklers!
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*FPC plans to attend
Other Dates by Organization
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Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology
www.firesprinkleracademy.com
Check for Dates and Courses including: Performing Manual Hydraulic Calcs; Class Bundle: Basic Manual Calcs and Simple Loops and Grids; Manual Calcs of Simple Loops and Grids.
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American Fire Sprinkler Association
www.firesprinkler.org
Check for current Dates and Courses online.
May 6-7: Beginning ITM Workshop
May 6-7: Advanced Hydraulics Workshop
May 8-9: Beginning ITM Workshop
May 10: Intro to the Fire Sprinkler Ind.
Jul. 8-9: Advanced Hydraulics Workshop
Jul. 8-9: Beginning ITM Workshop
Jul. 10-12: Intermediate ITM Workshop
Jul. 10-12: Sprinkler Hydraulics Workshop
Jul. 15-26: Beginning Design School
Jul. 22-Aug. 2: Intermediate Design School
Jul. 25: Intro to the Fire Sprinkler Ind.
Aug. 21-23: Intermediate ITM Workshop
Sep. 4: Intro to the Fire Sprinkler Ind.
Oct. 2-4: Sprinkler Hydraulics Workshop
Oct. 14-25: Intermediate Design School
Nov. 4-22: Beginning Design School
Nov. 6-7: Advanced Hydraulics Workshop
Nov. 6-7: Beginning ITM Workshop
Nov. 13-15: Intermediate ITM Workshop
& much more...
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American Subcontractors Association:
www.asaonline.com
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Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
www.casa-firesprinkler.org
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Ferguson Fire & Fabrication
2024 Trade Pro Tour
www.ferguson.com
Sep. 12: Houston, TX
Oct. 3: West Chester, OH
Oct. 18: Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 25: Phoenix, AZ
Nov. 7: West Palm Beach, FL
Nov. 14: Springfield, VA
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Fire Smarts:
www.firesmarts.com
Check for current Dates and Courses online.
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Fire Tech Productions:
www.firetech.com
Check for current Dates and Courses online.
Online Courses: NICET Water-Based Layout Certification; NICET Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems Certification; NICET Special Hazards Certification; and more!
May 7-8: I&T of Fire Pumps, Indianapolis, IN
May 14-15: I&T FSS, Grand Rapids, MI
May 21-23: F. Alarm & Det. Systems, Carmel, IN
Jun. 18-20: Fire Pump Maint.-Master, Atlanta, GA
Jul. 15-16: I&T FSS, Indianapolis, IN
Jul. 17-18: I&T of Fire Pumps, Indianapolis, IN
Jul. 30-Aug 1: F. Alarm & Det. Systems, IN
Aug. 13-15: Fire Pump Maint., Indianapolis, IN
Sep. 10-11: Fire Spk. Service & Repair, IN
Sep. 17-18: Inspect. & Test. of F. Pumps, IN
Sep. 24-26: Fire Pump Maint.-Master, Atlanta, GA
Oct. 1-2: I&T FSS, San Antonio, TX
Oct. 15-17: F. Alarm & Det. Systems, IN
Nov. 12-14: Fire Pump Maintenance, Atlanta, GA
Dec. 3-4: I&T FSS, Atlanta, GA
Dec. 5-6: Inspect./Test of Fire Pumps, Atlanta, GA
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Florida Fire Sprinkler Assoc.
www.ffsa.nfsa.org
National Fire Protection Assoc.:
www.nfpa.org
Online Training Series
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2016)
NFPA 13 Storage Protection Requirements and Assessment (2016)
NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 20: Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (2016)
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2019)
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National Fire Sprinkler Assoc.:
www.nfsa.org
Apr. 24: Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 13D (UAE13D), Dallas, TX
Apr. 25: 13, 13R, 14 & 20 Updates, Dallas, TX
Apr. 26: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Acceptance Testing, Schaumburg, IL
Apr. 26: Texas Fire Spk. Shootout, Fort Worth, TX
May 1: NFSA MN Meeting, Mounds View, MN
May 3: Side-by-Side Demo, Itasca, IL FPD
May 7-8: Fire Spk. Sys. Plan Review, Edina, MN
May 13: PenJerDel Meeting, King of Prussia, PA
May 14-16: Insp.& Test. for the Fire Spk.Ind.
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Fort Myers, FL
May 14: Intro. to Fire Spk. Hydraulic Calculations for the AHJ “ Lunch & Learn”
Behler-Young Company, Grand Rapids, MI
May 14: NFSA NJ Chapter Meeting, Lodi, NJ
May 15: Spk. & Fire Alarm Acceptance Testing, San Diego, CA
May 15: Intro to Fire Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations for the AHJ “ Lunch & Learn”
Brighton Area Fire Department, Brighton, MI
May 16: NFSA Illinois Chapter Meeting
Maggiano’s Little Italy, Oak Brook, IL
May 21-23: Layout Tech: Application, Dallas, TX
& much more...
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Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Association
www.ofsa.info
OK Alarm, Locksmith, and
Fire Sprinkler Committee Meetings
May 8, Jun. 5, Jul. 10, Aug. 7,
Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4
Test Gauge Inc.,
in-franchise@testgauge.net
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Other Future Meeting Dates:
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AFSA, www.firesprinkler.org
October 14-19, 2025, Washington, D.C.
September 25-29, 2026, San Antonio, TX
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CASA, www.casa-firesprinkler.org
October 20-24, 2025
Vancouver, BC
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NFPA, www.nfpa.org
June TBD, 2025
Las Vegas, NV, TBC
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NFSA, www.nfsa.org
Annual Seminar and North
American Fire Sprinkler Expo
May 7-9, 2025
JW Marriott, Nashville, TN
SFPE, www.sfpe.org
October 20-24, 2025, Vancouver, BC
Also Visit:
American Fire Sprinkler Association
www.firesprinkler.org
National Fire Sprinkler Association
www.nfsa.org
National Fire Protection Association
www.nfpa.org
BlazeMaster®
www.blazemastertraining.com
Fire Tech Productions
www.firetech.com
FMI
www.fminet.com
Oklahoma State University
www.ce.ceat.okstate.edu
Seneca College, School of Fire Protection
www.senecacollege.ca
BENEFIT TOURNAMENTS:
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May 6, 2024
Tony Bice Memorial
Benefitting Children’s of Alabama /Camp Conquest, and UAB and University of South Alabama Health University Hospital Regional Burn Center
Hoover Country Club, Hoover, AL
Alabama Fire Sprinkler Association
(334) 546-3815, afsaexdir@aol.com
www.alfiresprinkler.org
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May 8, 2024
Common Voices 7th Golf Classic
Benefitting Common Voices
Wailea Emerald, Maui, HI
Jenna Pritchett
National Fire Sprinkler Association
jenna@fireadvocates.org
www.fireadvocates.org
www.NFSA.org, 800-683-NFSA (6372)
May 20, 2024
NFSA/CT Chapter Golf Outing
Benefitting Connecticut Cares
Burn Foundation
Glastonbury Hills CC, Glastonbury, CT
Paul Zbikowski, State Coordinator
New England & New York
zbikowski@nfsa.org
June 4, 2024
27th Dean Cornwell Golf Classic
Benefitting Association Programs
Twelve Stones G.C., Goodlettsville, TN
Tennessee Fire Spk. Contractors Assoc.
Brian Biggs, (615) 642-9717
biggs@nfsa.org, www.tfsca.com
June 4, 2024
Illinois Burn Prevention
Golf Invitational
Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville, IL
Benefitting Camps, Scholarships,
and Burn Units
www.ilburnpreventionassoc.com
(224) 415-2774, IBPAGolf@gmail.com
June 6-9, 2024
13th Annual Texas Skins And Fins
Benefitting Association Programs
South Shore Harbour Resort
League City, TX
FSCATX, (512) 844-6632
info@fscatx.org, www.fscatx.org
June 10, 2024
GBA Annual Charity Golf
Benefitting Firefighters Burn Institute
The Club for Ruby Hill
Pleasanton, CA
AFSA Greater Bay Area Chapter
GreaterBayAreaChapter@gmail.com
www.AFSA-GBA.org
June 13, 2024
46th NFSA NJ Chapter Golf Outing
Benefitting Firefighters Mutual
Benevolent Assn. Foundation
& Phoenix Society
Heron Glen G.C., Ringoes Twp, NJ
Dave Davis, (609) 300-7169
davis@nfsa.org
June 27, 2024
17th Annual Burn Aid Golf Classic
Benefitting Tangier Shriners
Transportation Fund
Indian Creek Golf Club, Elkhorn, NE
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association of Nebraska (FSCAN)
Melissa Kimball, (402) 553-1221
melissa@mahoneyfiresprinkler.com
www.fscan.org
July 26, 2024
CFPA Annual Golf Tournament
Benefitting Children’s Hospital
Colorado Burn Camps Program
Arrowhead Golf Club, Littleton, CO
Bryan Echelberger, (720) 935-5846
bryan@veritasfire.com
www.cofireprotection.org
August 14, 2024
NFSA Michigan Golf Outing 2024
Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club
Clarkston, MI, www.nfsa.org
Ron Ritchey, NFSA
(765) 412-6707, ritchey@nfsa.org
www.birdease.com/nfsamichigangolf
August 19, 2024
AFSA San Diego Benefit Golf
Benefitting Warrior Foundation
Freedom Station
The Heights Golf Club, San Diego, CA
Rhonda Gudger, Executive Director
AFSA San Diego Chapt., (951) 326-4600, rhondasandiegoafsa@gmail.com
August 20, 2024
36th Burn Center
Golf Invitational
Benefitting St. Mary’s Regional
Burn Center, Professional
Firefighters of WI Charitable
Foundation Summer Camp
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI
Jim Gawloski, gawloksij@gmail.com
www.giveawf.org/bcgi
August 22, 2024
NFSA Indiana Chap. Golf Outing
Benefitting Hoosier Burn Camp
Country Club of Indianapolis
Ron Ritchey, (765) 412-6707
ritchey@nfsa.org
www.birdease.com/22940
September 9, 2024
26th Annual NFSA Minnesota
Chapter Burnaid Golf Classic
Benefitting Burn Aid Foundation
Regions Hospital Burn Center
Dellwood Country Club
Dellwood, MN
Matt Gallagher, (651) 755-3906
info@burnaidfoundation.org
September 12, 2024
Annual Golf Outing
AFSA Chesapeake Chapter
The Links at Challedon, Mt. Airy, MD
Danielle Fowler, (410) 972-1122
daniellef@pottersignal.com
www.afsachesapeakechapter.org
September 23, 2024
35th Annual Burn Outing
Benefitting The Ohio State Burn Center at OSU, and The Burn Center at NCH
The Medallion Club, Westerville, OH
Bob Dawson, bdd4@yahoo.com
www.sfpecoc.com
September 25, 2024
CASA Ontario Regional
Golf Tournament
Benefitting Camp BUCKO
& SickKids Foundation
Redcrest G.C., King City, Ontario
Daniel Beck, (905) 477-2270
dbeck@casa-firesprinkler.org
www.casa-firesprinkler.org
September TBD, 2024
11th Annual AFSA NJ Chapter
Bob Young Benefit Golf Outing
Benefitting B. Young Scholarship
Fund and the Phoenix Society
Galloping Hills Golf Club
Kenilworth, NJ
Al Zanga, (973) 679-1012
Gary Lederman, (914) 564-3916
October 7, 2024
KFSCAF Annual Golf Outing
Frankfort Country Club, Frankfort, KY
Michelle Jacobi, KY Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Foundation
michelle@ksae.com, (502) 223-5322
www.kfsca.org
October 9, 2024
31st Annual AFSA-Virginia
Burn Survivors Golf Tournament
Benefitting the Central Virginia Burn Camp and the Old Dominion Firefighters Burn Foundation
Williamsburg National Golf Club
Williamsburg, VA
Bob Beckwith
bbeckwith@cavalierfire.com
Hooper Loscomb
timothy.loscomb@eaglefire.com
October 9, 2024
Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Association Charity Golf
Benefitting Burn Centers
Coyote Hills Golf Club
Fullerton, CA
Larry Seligman, (626) 673-5345
October 11, 2024
GBA Bowling Tournament
Benefitting Association Programs
Dublin, CA
AFSA - Greater Bay Area Chapter
www.afsa-gba.org
October 14, 2024
34th Scottish Rite Charity Golf Classic
Benefitting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Trophy Club Country Club
Trophy Club, TX
Sarah Kiefer, (512) 844-6632
sarah@fscatx.org, www.fscatx.org
October 25, 2024
24th Bob McCullough Memorial
Golf Tournament
Benefitting Fire Safety Educational Projects
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA
Mindy McCullough Buckley
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com
www.georgiafiresprinkler.org
October 28, 2024
16th LFSA Golf Tournament
Beneficiary To Be Determined
Santa Maria G.C., Baton Rouge, LA
Ellen Ballard, (318) 841-1494
Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association
eballard@firetechsystems.com
www.lafiresprinkler.org
October TBD, 2024
26th Ken Houston Memorial
Benefitting Wake Forest
Baptist Health’s Burn Center
Colonial C.C., Thomasville, NC
AFSA Carolinas Chapter
John Turnage, (919) 624-3456
jturnage@umpiretechnologiesgroup.com
October TBD, 2024
Mid Atlantic AFSA Casino Night
Benefitting Burn Foundation
Sheraton Valley Forge
King of Prussia, PA
afsamidatlanti@gmail.com
November 15, 2024
Norcal-Nv SFPE Golf Event
Benefitting Scholarships
Tilden Park G.C., Berkeley, CA
Patrick Kogoma, (925) 997-3247
patrick.kogoma@ffic.com
www.ncnsfpe.org
November TBD, 2024
Gary Wennes Memorial
Golf Tournament
Benefitting Arizona Burn Foundation
The 500 Club, Phoenix, AZ
Matthew Virtue, Cell (602) 376-4818
matthew.virtue@Victaulic.com
December 10, 2024
GFSA Christmas Gathering
Benefitting Toys for Tots
Hamilton Mill, GA
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com
www.georgiafiresprinkler.org