Educational Conferences

Call for Presenters

Interested in presenting at the MFIS Fall Conference? We are seeking timely, practical, and engaging sessions for fire inspectors and fire service professionals. Review the suggested topic areas below and submit your presentation idea. Additional relevant topics are welcome.

Suggested Topic Areas

Inspector Foundations & Professional Development

• New inspector orientation and beginning inspections
• Daily inspection tools and best practices
• Leadership, professional growth, and generational challenges
• Mental health and wellness in the fire service

Codes, Compliance & Legal

• Building and fire code updates
• Compliance and enforcement strategies
• Legal authority, liability, and closure decisions
• Plan review and suppression submittals

Fire Protection & Suppression Systems

• Fire alarm systems, calculations, and plan review
• Sprinkler, foam, and apartment suppression systems
• Commercial kitchen, hood, and UL 300 systems
• CO₂ systems, fire stopping, paint booths, refrigeration

Special Hazards & Emerging Risks

• Lithium batteries, micro-mobility, and EV fires
• Fireworks, pyrotechnics, and special hazards
• Food trucks, high-rise, and public assembly occupancies

Community Risk Reduction & Education

• Community Risk Reduction (CRR) planning
• Public education and outreach
• School fire prevention and youth firesetting
• Fire Risk Information System (FRIS)

Occupancy & Inspection Focus

• Egress and occupant loads
• Commercial and industrial inspections
• Kitchens and kitchen-related hazards

Operational & Field Practices

• Fire watch and third-party implementation
• Practical “how-to” and visual demonstrations
• Real-world inspection challenges