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​September 1-2, 2026
Valve Trailer Training
Munster Fire Department, Munster, IN
https://nfsa.org/training-and-education
September 3-8, 2026
Valve Trailer Training
Tri-State Fire Protection District
Burr Ridge, IL
https://nfsa.org/training-and-education
September 9-11, 2026
Valve Trailer Training
South Holland Fire Department
South Holland, IL
https://nfsa.org/training-and-education​
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September 17, 2026
Free Fire Protection Workshop
General Air Products, Exton, PA
Pamela.Maniscalki@tuvsud.com
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September 22-23, 2026
Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review
Camas Fire Department Station 42
Camas, WA
https://nfsa.org/training-and-education/
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September 25-29, 2026*
AFSA45 Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competiton
San Antonio, TX
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September 29-October 1, 2026
Inspection, Testing, & Maint.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue HQ
West Palm Beach, FL
https://nfsa.org/training-and-education/
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September 29-October 1, 2026
2026 SUBExcel Convention
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL
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October 6-8, 2026
SFPE Annual Conference & Expo
Atlanta, GA
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October 7-8, 2026
25th International
Water Mist Conference
Prague, Czech Republic
www.iwma.net
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October 22, 2026
AFSA Virginia Training Day
Chesterfield, VA
https://virginiaafsa.org/annual-afsa-training-seminar
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November 3-5, 2026
National Training Conference
Las Vegas, NV
National Training Center
rhiannon@nationaltrainingcenter.net
https://nationaltrainingcenter.com/conference/​​
November 18-20, 2026
Secutech Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
www.secutechthailand.tw.messefrankfurt.com
www.safety-security-fire.messefrankfurt.com
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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.
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American Subcontractors Association:
www.asaonline.com
Sep. 29: 2026 SUBExcel Convention​​
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Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
www.casa-firesprinkler.org
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Fire Smarts:
www.firesmarts.com
Check for current Dates and Courses online.
​Dry Fire Sprinkler System Design Considerations; Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) Fire Sprinklers ; CAL FIRE CEU Approved - Sprinkler System Internal Piping Assessments and Fire Service Mains; CAL FIRE CEU Approved - NFPA 13 Fire; Sprinkler Systems; Introduction to NFPA 25 Water-Based Fire Protection Systems; NFPA 13 2019 Edition – Reorganizing the Standard; High Pile Stock Requirements for Sprinkler Design NFPA13 ...and much more
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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!
Aug. 16: Fire Pump Maint., Indianapolis, IN
Sep. 1: Inspection & Testing of Fire Pumps w/Manufacturer Training, Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 20: Fire Pump Maint. Master, 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
NFSA Tech Tuesdays (Virtual 12:30-1:30 p.m.)
www.nfsa.org/technical-tuesdays
​Aug. 18: Navigating NFPA 30
Sep. 15: NFPA 13 Protection Requirements for Misc. & Low-piled Storage and Idle Pallets
Oct. 20: Potential Changes to the 2028 Edition of NFPA 13- First Draft Review
Nov. 17: NFPA 13R and the IBC- Know the Building and Know Your Role
Dec. 15: Hot Topics in Fire Protection Engineering
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Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Association
www.ofsa.info
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Test Gauge Inc.,
in-franchise@testgauge.net
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Other Future Meeting Dates:
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AFSA, www.firesprinkler.org
September 7-11, 2027
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
October 9-12, 2028
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
October 22-25, 2029, Las Vegas, NV
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CASA, www.casa-firesprinkler.org
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NFPA, www.nfpa.org
​June 14-16, 2027, NFPA Conference & Expo 2027, San Antonio, TX​​
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NFSA, www.nfsa.org
May 11-14, 2027 Annual Seminar and North American Fire Sprinkler Expo
Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, NV
SFPE, www.sfpe.org
October 12-14, 2027, Minneapolis, MN
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 Pump Academy
Fire Tech Productions
www.firetech.com
FMI
www.fminet.com
Oklahoma State University
www.ce.ceat.okstate.edu
Seneca Polytechnic
www.senecapolytechnic.ca
2026 BENEFIT EVENTS
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​​September 9, 2026
33rd Annual AFSA-Virginia
Burn Survivors Golf Tournament
Benefitting Burn Survivors Foundation
Williamsburg National Golf Club
Williamsburg, VA
craig.smith@ferguson.com
https://virginiaafsa.org/burn-survivors-golf-tournament/
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September 14, 2026
30th Annual NFSA Minnesota
Chapter Burnaid Golf Classic
Benefitting Burn Aid Foundation
Regions Hospital Burn Center
Mendakota Country Club
Mendota Heights, MN
Matt Gallagher, (651) 755-3906
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September 18, 2026
CFPA Annual Golf Tournament
Benefitting Children’s Hospital
Colorado Burn Camps Program
The Ridge at Castle Pines
Castle Pines, CO
Bryan Echelberger, (720) 935-5846
bryan@veritasfire.com
September 21, 2026
37th Annual Burn Outing
Benefitting Ohio State Burn Center at OSU,
The Burn Center at NCH
The Medallion Club, Westerville, OH
Bob Dawson, bdd4@yahoo.com
(614) 561-8145, www.sfpecoc.com
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September 21, 2026
CASA Ontario Regional Golf Tournament
Benefitting Camp BUCKO & SickKids Foundation
Kings Valley Golf Club, Ontario
Daniel Beck, (905) 477-2270
dbeck@casa-firesprinkler.org
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October 5, 2026
KFSCAF Annual Golf Outing
KY Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Foundation
Maywood Golf Course, Bardstown, KY
(502) 223-5322, info@kfsca.org
www.kfsca.org
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October 5, 2026
37th 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
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October 8, 2026
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Charity Golf
Benefitting Burn Centers
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Irvine, CA
(626) 673-5345, chad@lindleyfire.com
www.firesprinklercontractorsassociation.com
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October 16, 2026
GBA Bowling Tournament
Benefitting Association Programs
Dublin, CA
AFSA - Greater Bay Area Chapter
www.afsa-gba.org
GreaterBayAreaChapter@gmail.com
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October 23, 2026
26th Bob McCullough Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefitting Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation
and Local Burn Centers
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA
Mindy McCullough Buckley
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com
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October 27, 2026
18th LFSA Golf Tournament
Beneficiary To Be Determined
Santa Maria G.C., Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association
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November 13, 2026
NorCal-Nv SFPE Golf Event
Benefitting Scholarships
Tilden Park G.C., Berkeley, CA
Patrick Kogoma, (925) 997-3247
patrick.kogoma@ffic.com
November 20, 2026
Gary Wennes Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefitting Arizona Burn Foundation
Biltmore Golf Club, Phoenix, AZ
Matthew Virtue, (602) 376-4818
matthew.virtue@Victaulic.com
Danny Garcia, dgarcia1@winsupply.com
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December 8, 2026
GFSA Christmas Gathering
Benefitting Toys for Tots
Punchbowl Social
Atlanta, GA
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com
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March 22, 2027
Buddy Dewar Golf/Skeet Classic, www.nfsa.org