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The Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association comprises Fire Inspectors, Fire Prevention Educators, Building Officials, and Juvenile Fire Setter Interventionists. Join us at our annual conference to support our mission of enhancing safety across Wisconsin. 

CONFERENCE FEES       *$50 late fee after September 30          

Member:

1-day member - $275  (Basic Fire Inspector course or one day during conference)

2-day member - $325

Full Conference member - $375

Non-Member:

1-day non-member - $355  (Basic Fire Inspector course or one day during conference)

2-day non-member - $405

Full Conference non-member - $455

Additional Items:

Extra Vendor Night Ticket: $30

Extra Banquet Ticket: $30

AGENDA   *subject to change 

October 21 - Introduction to Fire Inspection

The class is not the State Certification class. This will be an 8 hour class for the new inspector containing the basic “nuts & bolts” to get started. We will cover basic fundamentals of performing a fire inspection, legal aspects, introduction to the codes, and record keeping.  

Jason Knecht & Bob Kessenich

October 22 - Pre Conference

• CRR Data Analysis - Introduction to Pivot Tables   Karen Bush
• CRR and Prevention   Karla Klas
  • Part 1: Addressing the Lurking Community Risk of Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Part 2: Integrating Alternative Modalities as Modernized Upstream Approaches to CRR and Prevention
• Construction Fire Safety/Tall Mass Timber & Fire Service Concerns   Raymond O'Brocki
• Access Control & Plan Review / Acceptance Testing    Scott Strassburg 

October 23 - Conference  

• Keynote - Finding Your Beat, the Rhythm of Life   Tim Eggebraaten 
• American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign and Smoke Alarm Program  Peter Knapik and Lindsey Murphy 
• Trash and Linen Chutes Code and Maintenance   Scott Nyholm
• Audits, 2% Dues and Navigating SPS 314 DSPS   Sarah Brown
• HOT Trend: Home Oxygen Fire and Burn Prevention   Karla Klas
• How to Prevent Thermal Runaway in Lithium Ion Batteries   William Sudah
• Fire Prevention/FD Safety & Health 2024 Fall Training  DSPS Staff 
• STEADI As We Go: An Approach to Fall Risk Screening and Intervention   Suzanne Ryer

October 24th    

• Exits and Emergency Lighting   Dave Lind
• Interacting with the Special Needs Population   Joseph Henning
• Hood and Suppression - Cleaning and Acceptance Testing   Chris Yanna 
• After the Fire   John Maydak
• Outdoor Tents/Food Trucks   Jason Knecht
• WDATCP's WI Consumer Product Safety Program   Michelle Reinen
• Business Meeting  
• Modern Warehouses, Fire Protection Challenges   Paul Valentine
• Occupant Loads: More than Just a Number   Bill Sullivan
• A Walk in Their Shoes - Practical Applications for Interacting with Special Needs Populations   Joseph Henning
• Fire Doors - A Comprehensive Guide to All Types, Codes and Tips!   Jeff Rinderle
• Hazardous Materials and the Fire Inspector   Fred Ringle
• NFPA Steps to Safety - Prevent Fire and Falls at Home Program   Robby Dawson

October 25th    

Rebuilding After Tragedy: A Personal and Professional Perspective on Fire Safety and Recovery  Vinnie Quintaro and Gina Russo

Hotel 

Chula Vista Resort

1000 Chula Vista Pkwy.

Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Call Chula Vista directly at 855.842.8937, you MUST ask for the Wisconsin Fire Inspectors Association room block (WSFIA - H89308) to receive the rate of $108 for a single. The room rate includes breakfast.