14th Annual Michigan Fire Inspectors Society Winter Educational Seminar February 7-8, 2012

Tuesday, February 7 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided

• 8:30 am Welcome NFPA 1124 Guy Colonna – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• 9:45 am Break
• 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
• 1:00 pm Panel Discussion of State, Local AHJs on Fireworks
• 2:15 pm Break 4:00 pm Adjourn
• 4:00 pm-6:30pm Reception with the Legislature – Kellogg Center – Red Cedar Room Please contact your local Representative and Senator and invite them to stop by

Wednesday, February 8 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided

• 8:30 am Electric Vehicle Safety for Emergency Responders Andrew Klock – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• 9:45 am Break
• 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
• 1:00 pm Evacuation Planning Mike Larabel – Amway Corporation
• 3:00 pm Adjourn Continuing Education Points:

There will be 11 continuing education points for the entire program. In order to receive these points, attendance forms will be collected at the end of each session.

Download the Registration For for the MFIS Winter Conference

62nd Annual Conference Under Way

The 62nd annual conference is off with a bang.  The first day started off with an somber service of the events of 9/11 and remember those who lost their lives on that horrific day.  The seminar continued with remarks from Vice President Brian Batten, State Fire Marshal Farr, and Public Education Committee Chair Ted Jensen.

The keynote address provided solid motivation from Ray Renoylds, State Fire Marshal from Iowa, followed by updates to NFPA 13D/R by Dana Haagensen, then completed with an expert panel which took Q/A from those in attendance.  The day was caped off with a get acquainted reception with local legislators from the capital.

There is still room for you to join us on Wed, Thursday or Friday.  Please stop by and you can register for the day!

The conference is ready to roll out on Tuesday September 14, 2011.  The conference handouts are limited this year and are being made available on-line for download.  Additional handouts will be made available during the week!

Do not forget to invite your local State Representative or State Senator to the Get Aquatined response on Tuesday at 4:15 pm.  On Monday please call or email your legislator and personally invite them to the reception.  Second we are hoping many of you will wear your Class A uniform on Tuesday morning as we remember the events of September 11.

Listed below are the available presentations:

Tuesday, September 13 (UNIFORMS ARE ENCOURAGED FOR OPENING DAY)

• 9:00 am Opening Ceremonies – President’s Welcome – Big Ten Room A
• 9:45 am State Fire Marshal Welcome & Update
• 10:15 am Keynote Address – Ray Reynolds, Iowa State Fire Marshal
• 1:00 pm Update on NFPA 13D/R – Dana Haagensen, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office (Download Presentation)
• 2:45 pm Moderated Round Table – Open Mic
• 4:15 pm Get Acquainted Reception – Red Cedar AB – Please call and invite your Representative or Senator to this reception

Wednesday, September 14

• 8:30 am UL’s Ventilation Project – Steve Kerber, U.L. – Big Ten Room A Download Handout
• 9:45 am Break – Refreshments provided
• 10:15 am Interacting with the Media – Ron Savage
• 1:00 pm Business Meeting
• 2:15 pm Break – Refreshments provided
• 2:45 pm NFPA 25 – Bernie Arends, National Fire Sprinkler Association (Download Presentation)

Thursday, September 15

• 8:30 am Session Presentations
• Fire Separations (Download Handout)
• Adopting a Fire Code Download The Student Handout

Afternoon Sessions

• Fire Safety in a Weed Facility, Brian Batten (Download Handout)
• Engine Companies do More then Extinguishement (Download Student Handout)
• 5:30 pm Reception – Cash Bar – Big Ten Room B
• 6:30 pm Dinner – Big Ten Room B
• 7:30 pm Installation of Officers / Awards / Door Prizes

Friday, September 16

• 8:30 am Faces of Fire – Amy Acton, Phoenix Society – Auditorium
• 9:45 am The Value of Public Education – Terry Campbell, NFPA Public Education Advisor (Download Presentation Handouts)

Join the Michigan Fire Inspector Society for our 62nd annual Fall Conference.  This course is a must attend for fire inspectors.  The four days of education are booked with critical information that EVERY inspector needs to be successful in today’s challenging work environment.

Due to the the growing response to this conference we are now located in the Big Ten Room A as we have grown too big for the Auditorium!

Register today and reserve your hotel room as space will fill up fast!

If you are looking for session handouts, click here

Tuesday, September 13 (UNIFORMS ARE ENCOURAGED FOR OPENING DAY)

• 9:00 am Opening Ceremonies – President’s Welcome – Big Ten Room A
• 9:45 am State Fire Marshal Welcome & Update
• 10:15 am Keynote Address – Ray Reynolds, Iowa State Fire Marshal
• 1:00 pm Update on NFPA 13D/R – Dana Haagensen, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office
• 2:45 pm Moderated Round Table – Open Mic
• 4:15 pm Get Acquainted Reception – Red Cedar AB – Please call and invite your Representative or Senator to this reception

Wednesday, September 14

• 7:30 am Registration – Coffee and pastries provided – South Lobby Entrance
• 8:30 am UL’s Ventilation Project – Steve Kerber, U.L. – Big Ten Room A
• 9:45 am Break – Refreshments provided
• 10:15 am Interacting with the Media – Ron Savage
• 1:00 pm Business Meeting
• 2:15 pm Break – Refreshments provided
• 2:45 pm NFPA 25 – Bernie Arends, National Fire Sprinkler Association

Thursday, September 15

• 7:30 am Registration – Coffee and pastries provided – Auditorium
• 8:30 am Session 1 – Workshop Topics 1, 2, 3 offered
• 10:10 am Session 2 – Workshop Topics 1, 2, 3 offered
• 1:00 pm Session 1 – Workshop Topics 4, 5, 6 offered
• 2:40 pm Session 2 – Workshop Topics 4, 5, 6 offered
• 5:30 pm Reception – Cash Bar – Big Ten Room B
• 6:30 pm Dinner – Big Ten Room B
• 7:30 pm Installation of Officers / Awards / Door Prizes

Friday, September 16

• 8:30 am Faces of Fire – Amy Acton, Phoenix Society – Auditorium
• 9:45 am The Value of Public Education – Terry Campbell, NFPA Public Education Advisor

Download the Registration Form Today!

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to announce that our registration period is open for the 13th annual educational conference.  This two day program is full of critical topics, updates, and interactions for inspectors in Michigan.  The program has 11 continuing education credits which are essential for meeting the certification requirements.

Download the registration flyer and register today!

The two day conference is outlined below:

Tuesday, February 8

• 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided
• 8:30 am Welcome
  NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Training Art Black – Carmel, CA Fire Dept. and Tom Presnick – U.L. (We will be using the 2007 edition of NFPA 72 in case you want to bring a copy)
• 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
• 1:00 pm Continuation – NFPA 72 – Fire Alarm Training
• 4:15 pm-6:30pm Reception with the Legislature – Kellogg Center – Red Cedar Room Please contact your local Representative and Senator and invite them to stop by

Wednesday, February 9

• 7:30 am Registration – coffee and pastries provided
• 8:30 am How to De-escalate a Confrontational Issue Mark Pietras – Kalamazoo Township Police Department
• 11:30 am-1:00pm Lunch – on your own
• 1:00 pm The Fire Marshals/Inspectors Role as it Relates to the 2009 Michigan Building Code – Mike O’Brian – Brighton Area Fire Department
• 3:00 pm Adjourn

Continuing Education Points:  There will be 11 continuing education points for the entire program. In order to receive these points, attendance forms will be collected at the end of each session.

MFIS Registration Form – Winter 2011

MFIS Highlights Outstanding Achievements and Brings in a New Board

The Michigan Fire Inspector’s Society honored several members and guests at the 60th annual awards banquet during the conference this last week.  On September 24, 2009 the society handed out its highest awards, awarded its first burn survivor scholarship, and moved new leadership into the board.

The Society honored Fire Marshal Jim Hutchison from Wyoming Fire Department with the Honor of Fire Inspector of the Year.  President Norm Hosko noted that Fire Marshal Hutchison had given to the Society over the years serving on our code development committee, administration of the MFIS store, and for outstanding service to the residents and business of Wyoming.

• Previous awardees for the Fire Inspector of the Year

The Firemen Larry, Public Educator of the Year was awarded to Fire Inspector Peter Vlahos of the

Bloomfield Township Fire Department.  Over an eight-week span, Peter guides the youngsters in each of 19 second grade classes in the school district through an informative study of a number of hazardous issues including fire and burn prevention, pedestrian safety, poisoning and choking hazards, and bus safety. The course ends with a visit to the Bloomfield Township Fire Department’s Smoke/Safety Trailer. Pete designed the educational program, which is based on the National Fire Protection Agency’s Risk Watch injury prevention program, including utilization of the Safety Smoke House and the Hazard House, in 2005 in collaboration with colleagues, the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center, and the Bloomfield Hills School District. Its aim is to give children and their families the skills and knowledge to create safer homes and communities, and to deal wisely and calmly with emergencies that may occur.

• The Firemen Larry Public Educator of the Year is presented in honor of Fire Marshal Larry Zimmerman.  Previous awardees are shown here

The President’s Award was awarded to Fire Marshal Les Rodwell of the Howell Area Fire Authority for his continued passion for the fire service and continued efforts to many organizations over his varied 30 year career.  Fire Marshal Rodwell has served the Howell area as a police officer and firefighter for the last thirty years and the last eight as Fire Marshal.  He is a past president of the Michigan State Firefighters Association.  He serves on the Michigan Fire Service Coalition, the Code Development Committee, the Fire Code Review Committee, and the Planning Committee.  He also serves on the Livingston County Fire Chiefs Association as the Secretary Treasurer.

• View Previous President Award Winner

Many members of the Society have worked over the years to create a scholarship program to aid burn survivors in furthering their education.  The scholarship program became a reality when it was awarded to Joseph Klumstra as the first recipient of the award.  Joseph is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University and a lives in Ada Michigan.

Chief Dave Peterson of the Plainfield Fire Department and President of the Michigan Fire Chief’s Association administered the oath to the new board members.  The new board has set ambitious goals to help the society address many of the issues that are confronting the members.  The new board will be Michael O’Brian President, Kevin Abbasse Vice President, Ron Farr Secretary / Treasurer, Norm Hosko Past President, Brian Batten First Trustee, John Hager Second Year Trustee, Paul Dove Third Year Trustee, and Michael Evans from the City of Novi was elected to serve as the four year trustee.

September 22-25, 2009, at the Kellogg Hotel and conference Center

The Michigan Fire Inspector Society is proud to open registration on our 60th annual educational conference.  The program is packed with information for all inspectors and a great chance to learn from experts in the field.  This years conference is packed with updates that are critical for all inspectors and specific educational programs on light weight wood truss, battery systems, maintenance of sprinkler systems, and multiple workshop topics that can be catered to your experience and needs.

The program includes:

Tuesday September 22

• Welcome and update from the State Fire Marshal
• Keynote from Sean DeCrane on involvement in the code process
• Review of the local fire inspectors Authority
• Update on UL Services

Wednesday September 23

• Light weight construction
• Safe delivery of newborns
• NFPA 25
• Business Meeting

Thursday September 24

Attendees can pick 4 classes from the various six possible programs (morning and afternoon sessions).  Programs include

• Battery Safety
• Trends in Public Fire Education
• Sprinkler Calculations
• Large Project Case Studies
• Special Hazard Acceptance Testing
• Smoke Alarms, Photo vs Ionization, Did it Activate

Friday September 25

The final day of the conference is based on the current trend in Michigan.  The program is based on fire safety for the movie set.  As Michigan communities have seen a influx of various film related industries, Michigan’s fire inspectors should be prepared for the fire safety challenges a set can bring.

Download your copy of the form today and get registered!

Our Winter Educational conference provided great insight into many topics which affect fire inspectors.  The conference was started with topics on fire fighter / community right to know, fire inspector safety, a local approach at the implementation, smoke management, and residential sprinklers.

The conference was a great success due to the participation of our members and provided another great opportunity for learning and networking.  Make sure you mark your calendars for the 2009 fall conference (the dates have changed from our typical time frame) as the planning committee is working hard to make this one of our best programs ever!

Here is one of the presentations from the Winter Conference

• Ron Brown with NFSA, Preparing for Residential Sprinklers
  
• Also if you would like to help serve on our residential sprinkler committee, drop us an email at help@mfis.org