73rd Annual Florida Fire Prevention

Conference November 1-4, 2021

Fort Lauderdale Marriott, Coral Springs 11775 Heron Bay Blvd.

Coral Springs, FL 33076

Zooming into New Opportunities Conference General Schedule and Information

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, October 31st, 2021 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Open 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-Conference Classes

Monday, November 1st, 2021 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open 9:00 am – Noon Opening Ceremony, Award Presentations and Keynote Speaker 12:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Move In Noon – 1 PM Lunch Break 1:00 pm– 5:00 pm General Session(s) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Social Event

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Educational Sessions 12 noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Educational Sessions 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Vendor Showcase/Exhibitor Reception – hors d’ouevres, cash bar, raffle, door prizes

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open 8:00 am – Noon Educational Sessions 8:00 am – Noon Exhibit Hall Open Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Break Noon – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Move out 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Educational Sessions 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 73rd Annual Conference Social Event Luau on the patio

Thursday, November 4th, 2021 7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration and Information Desk Open 8:00 am – Noon Educational Sessions 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Post-Conference Event NFPA 1 and 101 with 7th edition FL Fire Prevention Code Updates Robby Dawson – NFPA RN: 16693 Class: 113447

NOTE: Registration for this event is separate from the conference. See the FFMIA website for details and to register for this class.

COURSE AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SESSIONS HELD IN THE GREAT CYPRESS/ROYAL POINCIANA BALLROOM

Sunday, October 31st, 2021 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open – Palm Room 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm NFPA 1 Chapter 18 FD Access and Water Supply Anthony Apfelbeck – City of Altamonte Springs RN: 13388 Class: 115376 Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana

Monday, November 1st, 2021 Note: All of Monday’s events will be broadcast to virtual attendees

7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open – Palm Room Convention Registration Area Palm Room 9:00 am – 10:15 am Opening Ceremonies – Zooming into New Opportunities Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 10:15 am – 10:30 am Break 10:30 am – Noon Keynote Presentation – Honoring our Scars

Dustin Hawkins – Indian River County Fire Rescue RN: 9/21 Class: TBD Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Provided By KNOX Wendy Fecteau – KNOX RN: 10/6 Class: TBD Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm In Building Radio Communication and Safety Alan Perdue – Safer Buildings Coalition RN: 17227 Class: 116008 Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm UL Fire Safety Research Institute Update and Mission Change Kelly Nicolello – Underwriters Laboratories RN: 17271 Class: 10/6 C Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Social Event – Game Night Terrace - hors d’ouevres served

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open Convention Registration Area Palm Room 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open – Orchid Ballroom 8:00 am – Noon The Florida Fire Prevention Code and Occupancy Classifications and Occupant Load

Karl Thomson – FFMIA Fellow RN: 17232 Class: 116012 Cocoplum

8:00 am – 10:00 am Coating Fire Sprinkler Systems, in Place Sprinkler Pipe Restoration Steve Mori – Curaflo RN: 15766 Class: 115960 Sawgrass 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Florida Laws Impacting Code Enforcement Buddy Dewar – Director Fl State Fire Marshal’s Office (Ret.) RN: 16905 Class: 115961 Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 8:00 am – Noon Fire Pumps, including hands-on inspection Stephen Komjathy - Sprinklermatic RN: 17241 Class: 10/5 c Mangrove 8:00 am – 10:00 am DAS System Inspections Lenn Marella, Ron Rapp – Two Way Technologies RN: 17240 Class 10/5 C Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 10:00 am – Noon Needed Fire Flow Calculations George Stanley – Wiginton RN: 17165 Class 115962 Sawgrass Noon – 1:00 pm Fire Alarm: Myths, Misunderstandings, & Missed Opportunities Lunch Sponsored by Wiginton George Stanley – Wiginton RN: 17279 Class 10/11 i Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Extinguish Inequities: Disability Inclusive Fire Safety & Community Risk

Reduction Justine “Justice” Shorter and Mark Larson - National Disability Rights Network

RN: 17229 Class 116010 Cocoplum 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm NFPA 25 – The Gray Areas and More George Stanley – Wiginton RN: 17164 Class 115965 Mangrove

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 - Continued

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fire Protection Underground in Florida Bobby Dewar - NFSA RN: 17239 Class 10/5 C Mangrove 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm High Performance Passive Fire Protection Solutions Chris Birchfield – Global Fireproof Solutions RN: 17230 Class: 116011 Sawgrass 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Electric utility perspective on interconnections for renewable energy systems Leo R. Zieman - Florida Power and Light RN: 17272 Class: 10/6 C Sawgrass 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Emerging Trends for Fire Inspectors – 2021 Update Kelly Nicolello – UL RN: 17228 Class: 10/5 C Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 1:00 pm – 2:30 PM Fire Marshal Forum David Woodside, President FFMIA RN: I 10/7/21 Class: TBD IBIS 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Ensuring Public Safety Emergency Communications: Verifying Indoor Network

Performance David Adams – PC Tel RN: 17278 Class: 10/11 i IBIS

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Vendor Showcase/Exhibitor Reception/New Product Showcase

hors d’ouevres, cash bar, raffle, and door prizes RN: 17231 Class: 116009 Orchid Ballroom

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 7:30 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open Convention Registration Area Palm Room 8:00 am – Noon Exhibit Hall Open – Orchid Ballroom 8:00 am – 11:00 am How to Prevent Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries William Sudah - Honeywell Xtralis RN: 17274 Class: 10/6 C Cocoplum 11:00 am – Noon Conducting Remote Inspections Robby Dawson – NFPA RN: 17275 Class: 10/6 C Sawgrass

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 (Continued) 8:00 am – Noon Rapid Access Challenges Trends and New Technologies Wendy Fecteau, and Neal Zipser - KNOX

RN: 17283 Class: 10/11 i Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana

8:00 am – Noon Water Flow Demand for Fighting Fire Karl Thompson - FFMIA Fellow RN: 17233 Class: 116013 Mangrove 8:00 am – Noon Exploring and Explaining the ISO Public Protection Classification System Michael Morash - ISO RN: 16306 Class: 10/5 Ballroom: TBD 8:00 am – 11:00 am Stress, Trauma, and the Crucial Conversation Michael Allora and Michelle Fayed RN: 10/11 C Class: TBD IBIS 11:00 am – Noon LGBTQ 101 Nik Harris RN: I 10/7/2021 Class: TBD IBIS Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm Update from the State Fire Marshal’s Office Julius Halas – Florida State Fire Marshal RN: 17276 Class: 10/6 i Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm FFMIA: Legislative Updates and Current Trends (Annual membership Meeting) FFMIA Executive Director Jon Pasqualone RN: 14518 Class: 103347 Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Social Event – Luau and Fire Dancers – Terrace

Thursday, November 4th, 2021 7:30 am – 9:00 am Registration and Information Desk Open Convention Registration Area Palm Room 8:00 am - Noon UL Resources for Fire Professionals Kelly Nicolello – UL RN: 17277 Class: 10/6 i Great Cypress/Royal Poinciana 8:00 am – 9:00 am NFPA-3 and 4 Understanding the Need and Build of the Report Joshua Wolk – SLS Consulting, Inc. RN: 10/6 i Class: TBD Sawgrass 9:00 am – 10:00 am Smoke Control basics/systems description, components, sequence, considerations Joshua Wolk – SLS Consulting, Inc. RN: 10/6 i Class: TBD Sawgrass 10:00 am – Noon NFPA-101A and the ELSS process/follow up Joshua Wolk – SLS Consulting, Inc. RN: 10/6 i Class: TBD Sawgrass 9:00 am – Noon Florida State Fire Marshals Office – Rule Hearing Julius Halas - State Fire Marshal CEUs for this session will be processed through the State Fire Marshal’s Office RN: 10/6 i Class: TBD Mangrove 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Post-Conference Event NFPA 1 and 101 with 7th edition FL Fire Prevention Code Updates Robby Dawson – NFPA Cocoplum Ballroom RN: 16693 Class: 114677

NOTE: Registration for this event is separate from the conference. See the FFMIA website for details and to register for this class.

SELECT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS DAS System Inspections: We will be going in depth into what it takes to do an effective inspection and what to look for as well as what to be on the lookout for. Electric utility perspective on interconnections for renewable energy systems: The section will focus on an electric utility perspective on modifications to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 855 for Energy Storage Systems, Underwriters Laboratory (UL)-1741 for The Standard for Inverters, Converters and Controllers for Use In Independent Power Systems as well as concerns with utility interconnections as described in the NFPA 70® National Electrical Code®” Chapter 705 regards to utility interconnections for alternative energy (predominately solar systems). Emerging Trends for Fire Service Personnel: The hazards and processes exposed to first responders is ever changing. New products and processes are continuously being introduced. The best way to avoid injury to the public and first responders is to become aware of what these emerging items are and to begin to explore what they are and how they might affect responding personnel. Ensuring Public Safety Emergency Communications: Verifying Indoor Network Performance: This course will raise the awareness of the students to the problem of indoor public safety radio performance and provide them with the knowledge of what they need to do to adequately test facilities and new systems. Additionally, a discussion of past cases will be discussed to provide real world examples to the students. Extinguish Inequities: Disability Inclusive Fire Safety & Community Risk Reduction: Developed in conjunction with the National Association of State Fire Marshals, The National Disability Rights Network is proud to offer this interactive session which will focus on disability inclusive fire safety approaches and community risk reduction strategies. Participants will learn about, and be encouraged to contribute their own experiences, partnering with people with disabilities on CRR techniques such as education, enforcement, economic incentives, engineering, and emergency response. Conversations will intentionally consider how race, class, gender, disability, and age can intersect and influence the overall effectiveness of fire safety/CRR programming. The importance of disability inclusive data collection/analysis will also be openly discussed as we strive to make more informed life safety decisions and involve the whole community in how success is sustained/measured. Fire Alarm Myths, Misunderstandings, & Missed Opportunities: In this course we will discuss Fire Alarm Rules and States as well as the Florida Building Code, NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Specific topic s to be covered include Fire Alarm Panel tags, UL requirements, who doesn’t need a FASA card, initiating device compatibility, Booster panel connection, Dedicated Function System, Do Manufacturers Published Instructions equal code, and Backflow monitoring. Fire Protection Underground in Florida: Upon completion of this course, each participant will have a better understanding of the requirements of fire protection system piping installed underground, including, applicable NFPA Standards and state statutes, drawing requirements, and strategies to ensure compliance and approval. Fire Pump Basics, Installations, Inspections & Testing, and Impairment Mitigation: Class includes an introduction to fire pump systems to include the various pump types and drivers, and the different building applications that would require a fire pump system; an examination of NFPA 20 installation requirements to include fire pump rooms, diesel fire pumps, electric fire pumps, water supplies and system piping, and start up procedures; an examination of NFPA 25 Chapter 8 to include inspection intervals, testing procedures, and impairment situations; a discussion of the severity of fire pump system impairments, fire watch requirements, and methods of avoiding fire watch with temporary fire pumps; and a hands on set up and flow test of a 750 GPM diesel fire pump.

Florida Fire Prevention Code - Occupancies and Occupant Load: The Florida Fire Prevention Code (Life Safety® and Fire® Codes) considers the risk factors associated with a building and fire, including safety features to mitigate the risks, with the general use or occupancy classification system. Florida Fire Prevention Code Water Flow Demand for Firefighting: The Florida Fire Prevention Code (Life Safety® and Fire® Codes) considers the risk factors associated with a building and fire, including safety features to mitigate the risks by determining the needed firefighting water demand. High Performance Passive Fire Protection Solutions: This course provides an overview of the most current Code Compliant Intumescent and Fire-Retardant Solutions for structural steel, structural wood, upgrading 1 and 2-hour firewalls, interior furnishings, fabrics, plastics and fiberglass. How to Prevent Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Recent lithium-ion battery explosions have demonstrated how dangerous they can be. This webinar will explain the four stages of battery failure and how to prevent a thermal runaway with proper “Advanced Detection” at the appropriate stage of failure. It will also address why conventional gas detection will not prevent thermal runaway and address best design and layout practices as well as sequence of operation. Lithium-Ion batteries are safe once they’re understood! In-Building Public Safety Communications: Navigating Critical Changes that impact code-compliant Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) programs: Since 2009, fire code has required radio coverage for first responders inside buildings. This session, presented by Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.) of the Safer Buildings Coalition, will provide insights into the critical trends and issues impacting the adoption and enforcement of ERCES within your State. Information provided is designed to assist attendees with understanding the critical impact these systems provide as it relates to the safety of our first responders. Needed Fire Flow (NFF) Calculations: Upon completion of this course, each participant will understand the different methods of calculating Needed Fire Flow based on building size and construction type. New Technology showcase: During this session the student will interact with 24 or more individual companies. Each company will explain the new and emerging technologies they supply that the individual street inspector will be seeing soon if they have not seen them already. Each company will have new products available for the inspector to see first-hand and obtain a knowledge of, while getting contact information from all the various entities for future follow up. NFPA 25 – The Gray Areas and More: Upon completion of this course, each participant will understand more of the NFPA 25 Standard including some gray areas such as forward flow tests, testing of sprinklers, and recalled products. Rapid Access Challenges Trends and New Technologies: Topics to be covered include: How Rapid Access plays a role with new industry challenges, the Growing Trend of Multi-Jurisdictional Response, How has COVID Impacted Response Strategies, the Impact of EV Charging Station Growth in Florida, the Importance of Asset Tracking, Response Challenges to Growth of Seniors, Being Prepared for the Increase of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Incidents, and What Should the Fire Industry and future leaders keep an eye on. Recommended Practices for Remote virtual Inspections: Using hand-held smartphones and tablets loaded with advanced software tools and technologies has made it possible for fire and building officials to observe construction activities and perform virtual building inspections from anywhere. Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI) programs allow fire and building departments to maintain continuity of vital community services needed to ensure the safety of the built environment. This class will familiarize participants with the implementation and administration of RVI programs and industry best practices.

Stress, Trauma and the Crucial Conversation: In basic first aid, we are taught to recognize the universal sign for choking. Unfortunately, there is no universal sign for someone struggling with a mental health issue or substance use disorder. Although there is new and emerging research on the impact of trauma and stress on fire and emergency service personnel, a gap remains in basic education and awareness. All fire and emergency service personnel must be trained to recognize and appropriately engage someone who is dealing with a mental health problem, regardless of its cause. This training should be available to their families and loved ones, as they are in the best position to recognize early signs and symptoms. Culture change starts with education, awareness, and accountability. Eliminating stigma requires consistent effort. Our personnel are and will always be our greatest asset. UL Fire Safety Research Institute Update and Mission Change: The Mission of the Firefighter Safety Research Institute has undergone a transformation to increase its scope of work from one of strictly firefighter safety to fire safety in general. This course seeks to describe the mission change and discuss what it means to the fire prevention/protection community. UL Resources for Fire Professionals: It’s important for Fire Professionals to know how they can find out more information about Listed and Labeled requirements described throughout the codes, therefore we’ll spend time understanding UL resources available to them regarding UL Test Standards, Product IQ, Manufacturer Instructions and Engineering Judgements. We’ll discuss the importance of understanding Approvals and the difference of Approval vs Listings as designated in the codes. Update from the State Fire Marshal’s Office: Attendees will be given an update on what is happening in the State Fire Marshal’s Office including pending regulatory changes, educational requirements and more of what can impact them every day. New changes in legislation, rules, and certification will be presented upon and discussed. Also, discussion will be had on the impact the pandemic has had on the agency and its deliveries and the various adjustments in operations as a result.

EXHIBITORS SCHEDULE Sunday, October 31st, 2021 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration open – Palm Room

Monday, November 1st, 2021 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open – Palm Room 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall open for move in – Orchid Ballroom NOTE: Early move in cannot be allowed due to exhibit hall set up

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021

7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open – Palm Room 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open – Orchid Ballroom 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Vendor Showcase/Exhibitor Reception/Raffle Announcements

Hors Devours, cash bar, raffle and prizes – Orchid Ballroom

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021

7:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration and Information Desk Open – Palm Room 8:00 am – Noon Exhibit Hall Open – Orchid Ballroom Noon – 1:00 pm Exhibitor final move out

Those individuals who visit all the FFMIA exhibitors during the Vendor Showcase, and complete and turn in the signature form, will be eligible to receive prizes. You must be present at the exhibit hall to win, and prizes are selected by random drawing.

FFMIA would like to take this opportunity to thank our Premier member

FFMIA Would like to take this opportunity to thank our conference sponsors.

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FFMIA Would like to take this opportunity to thank this year’s conference exhibitors.

Alarm Association of Florida

Alliance Communications Advanced RF Technologies

Brycer, LLC – The Compliance Engine Building Reports Comba Telecom Click2Enter, Inc.

Curaflow EPR Systems

Florida Fire Sprinkler Association First Due

Futurecom Global Fireproof Solutions

Honeywell Xtralis IKECA KNOX

Life Safety Inspection Vault PCTel PDCS

Safer Buildings Coalition Telguard/Ametek

The Fire Department App.com Tyler Technologies

Westell Technologies Windy City Wire

FFMIA is proudly celebrating our 44th Anniversary and the 73rd Anniversary of the Florida Fire Prevention Conference, encouraging the next generation of Fire

Inspectors, Fire Investigators, and Public Fire Educators.

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