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​​May 7-9, 2025*
Annual Seminar and North
American Fire Sprinkler Expo
JW Marriott, Nashville, TN
NFSA, www.nfsa.org
May 11-17, 2025
Home Fire Sprinkler Week
Nationwide Events
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May 14, 2025
Fire Alarm Interconnectivity to the Fire Sprinkler System
Fire Smarts, 888-365-5355
www.training.firesmarts.com
May 15, 2025
Rocky Mountain Fire Prot. Expo
Thornton, CO
www.cofireprotection.org
May 20, 2025
Tech Tuesday: Obstructions
12:30-1:30 p.m., Virtual
www.nfsa.org/technical-tuesdays
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May 20-22, 2025
Fire Pump Applications,
Inspection & Testing (2.5-Day)
Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
(405) 744-5715, ceatfire@okstate.edu
www.ceat.okstate.edu
June 3-5, 2025
Fire Protection & Loss Control
Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
(405) 744-5715, ceatfire@okstate.edu
www.ceat.okstate.edu
June 4, 2025
NFPA 13D Residential
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Smarts, 888-365-5355
June 16-18, 2025*
NFPA Conference & Expo®
Las Vegas, NV
www.nfpa.org
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June 23-24, 2025
Inspect., Test., & Maintenance of Auto Sprinkler Systems (IT&M)
Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
(405) 744-5715, ceatfire@okstate.edu
www.ceat.okstate.edu
June 25-27, 2025
Fire Pump Applications,
Inspection & Testing (2.5-Day)
Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
(405) 744-5715, ceatfire@okstate.edu
www.ceat.okstate.edu
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July 22-25, 2025*
Southern Fire Sprinkler Summit
Theme = CaddyshackHilton
Pensacola Beach, FLPensacola, FL
Ellen Ballard, (318) 841-1494
www.southernfiresprinklersummit.org
September 16-18, 2025
SubExcel
Oklahoma City, OK
American Subcontractors
Association, Inc.
ASAtoday@asa-hq.com
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September 24-25, 2025
24th International
Water Mist Conference
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester, UK
www.iwma.net
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October 5-11, 2025
Fire Prevention Week
October 14-19, 2025*
AFSA Convention, Exhibition
& Apprentice Competiton
Washington, D.C.
www.firesprinkler.org
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October 20-24, 2025​
CASA Annual Conference
Vancouver, BC
www.casa-firesprinkler.org
October 21-23, 2025
​SFPE Annual Conference & Expo
Vancouver, BC
SFPE, www.sfpe.org
October 30, 2025
Women in Construction
19th Annual Conference
Renaissance Arlington Capital View
Arlington, VA
www.womeninconstructionconference.com
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November 5-7, 2025
Design-Build Conference & Expo
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
www.dbia.org/design-build-conference-expo
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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
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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.
​Apr. 17: Seismic Protection for Fire Sprinkler Sys.
Apr. 30: Intro to Spec. Haz. Fire Suppression Sys.
May 14: Fire Alarm Interconnectivity to the Fire Sprinkler System
May 28: Fire Protection Requirements for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
May 28: Equivalent Means and Methods with an Emphasis on Full-Scale Fire Tests
June 4: NFPA 13D Res. Fire Sprinkler Systems
July 9: Intro to Fire Sprinkler Systems
July 30: Hydraulic Calculations for Fire Protection
Aug. 13: Intro to Fire Alarm Systems
Aug. 20: Fire Spk. Sys. Requirements for Storage
Sep. 3: NFPA 20 – Fire Pumps
Sep. 10: Fire Pump Testing and Analysis
Sep. 10: NFPA 14 Standpipe Systems
Sep. 24: Understanding and Applying NFPA 25
Oct. 1: Water-Based Fire Protect. Sys. Freeze Protect.
Oct. 8: Seismic Protection for Fire Sprinkler Systems
Oct. 22: Fire Alarm Interconnectivity to the Fire Sprinkler System
Nov. 12: Res. Fire Sprinklers: Homes to High-Rise
Nov. 19: Intro to Spec. Haz. Fire Suppression Sys.
Dec. 10: Fire Protection Requirements for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
Dec. 10: Equivalent Means and Methods with an Emphasis on Full-Scale Fire Tests
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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!
Apr. 29: Fire Pump Maintenance, Indianapolis, IN
May 7: Inspect/Test. of Fire Pumps, Atlanta, GA
Jun. 3: Inspect/Test. Fire Spk. Sys., Caledonia, MI
Jun. 3: Fire Pump Maintenance Master, Atlanta, GA
Jun. 23: I&T Fire Alarm Systems, Indianapolis, IN
Jul. 14: Inspect/Test. Fire Spk. Sys., Indianapolis, IN
Jul. 16: Inspect/Test. of Fire Pumps, Indianapolis, IN
Aug. 12: Fire Pump Maintenance, Indianapolis, IN
Sep. 16: Insp./Test. of Fire Pumps, Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 7: Inspect/Test. Fire Spk. Systems, San Antonio
Oct. 14: Fire Pump Maint. Master, Atlanta, GA
Nov. 11: Fire Pump Maintenance, Atlanta, GA
Dec. 1: Inspect/Test. Fire Spk. Systems, Atlanta, GA
Dec. 3: Inspect/Test. of Fire Pumps, 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
May 20: Tech Tuesday: Obstructions
Jun. 17: Tech Tues. Live NFPA Conference
Jul. 15: Tech Tuesday: Data of System Failures
Aug. 19: Tech Tuesday: NFPA 13D
Sep. 16: High-Piled Storage Process
Oct. 21: Hydraulic Supplement
Nov. 18: Field Inspections
Dec. 16: Special Designs
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Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Association
www.ofsa.info
OK Alarm, Locksmith, and
Fire Sprinkler Committee Meetings
The Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Committee dates for 2025 meetings: Apr 9, May 7, Jun 4, Jul 9, Aug 6, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 5, Dec 10.
Test Gauge Inc.,
in-franchise@testgauge.net
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Other Future Meeting Dates:
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AFSA, www.firesprinkler.org
September 25-29, 2026, San Antonio, TX
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CASA, www.casa-firesprinkler.org
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NFPA, www.nfpa.org
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NFSA, www.nfsa.org
Annual Seminar and North
American Fire Sprinkler Expo
SFPE, www.sfpe.org
October 20-24, 2025, Vancouver, BC
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
BENEFIT TOURNAMENTS
April 11, 2025
AFSA San Diego Benefit Golf
Benefitting Warrior Foundation
Freedom Station
The Heights Golf Club, San Diego, CA
Rhonda Gudger, Executive Director
AFSA San Diego Chapt., (951) 326-4600, rhondasandiegoafsa@gmail.com
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May 5, 2025
Tony Bice Memorial
Benefitting Children’s of Alabama /Camp Conquest, and UAB and University of South Alabama Health Univ. Hospital Regional Burn Center
Hoover Country Club, Hoover, AL
Alabama Fire Sprinkler Association
(334) 546-3815, afsaexdir@aol.com
https://birdease.com/31210/aboutus
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May 6, 2025
Common Voices 8th Golf Classic
Benefitting Common Voices
Nashville, TN
National Fire Sprinkler Association
www.NFSA.org, 800-683-NFSA (6372)
May 19, 2025
NFSA/CT Chapter Golf Outing
Benefitting Connecticut Cares
Burn Foundation
Glastonbury Hills CC, Glastonbury, CT
Paul Zbikowski, State Coordinator
New England & New York
zbikowski@nfsa.org
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June 3, 2025
Illinois Burn Prevention Golf Invitational
Benefitting Camps,
Scholarships, and Burn Units
Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville, IL
www.ilburnpreventionassoc.com
(224) 422-0646, IBPAGolf@gmail.com
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June 5-8, 2025
14th Annual Texas Skins And Fins
Benefitting Association Programs
South Shore Harbour Resort
League City, TX
FSCATX, (512) 844-6632
info@fscatx.org, www.fscatx.org
June 9, 2025
GBA Annual Charity Golf
Benefitting Firefighters Burn Institute
The Club at Ruby Hill
Pleasanton, CA
AFSA Greater Bay Area Chapter
GreaterBayAreaChapter@gmail.com
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June 12, 2025
47th NFSA NJ Chapter Golf Outing
Benefitting Firefighters Mutual
Benevolent Assn. Foundation, The American Heart Association & Autism Speaks (in Memory of Bill Phair)
Heron Glen G.C., Ringoes Twp, NJ
Dave Davis, 866-226-6006
davis@nfsa.org
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June 25, 2025
28th Dean Cornwell Golf Classic
Benefitting Association Programs
Twelve Stones G.C., Goodlettsville, TN
Tennessee Fire Spk. Contractors Assoc.
Brian Biggs, (615) 642-9717
biggs@nfsa.org, www.tfsca.com
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July 10, 2025
18th Annual Burn Aid Golf Classic
Benefitting Tangier Shriners
Transportation Fund
Indian Creek Golf Club, Elkhorn, NE
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association of Nebraska (FSCAN)
Kevin Mendick, kevin@mfp-inc.com
July 25, 2025
CFPA Annual Golf Tournament
Benefitting Children’s Hospital
Colorado Burn Camps Program
Arrowhead Golf Club, Littleton, CO
Bryan Echelberger, (720) 935-5846
bryan@veritasfire.com
August 13, 2025
NFSA Michigan Golf Outing
Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club
Clarkston, MI, www.nfsa.org
Ron Ritchey, NFSA
(765) 412-6707, ritchey@nfsa.org
www.birdease.com/nfsamichigangolf
August 19, 2025
37th Burn Center Golf Invitational
Benefitting St. Mary’s Regional
Burn Center, Professional
Firefighters of WI Charitable
Foundation Summer Camp
Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI
Jim Gawloski, gawloksij@gmail.com
August 21, 2025
NFSA Indiana Chap. Golf Outing
Benefitting Hoosier Burn Camp
Country Club of Indianapolis
Ron Ritchey, (765) 412-6707
ritchey@nfsa.org
September 8, 2025
29th Annual NFSA Minnesota
Chapter Burnaid Golf Classic
Benefitting Burn Aid Foundation
Regions Hospital Burn Center
Dellwood Country Club
Dellwood, MN
Matt Gallagher, (651) 755-3906
September 11, 2025
Annual Golf Outing
AFSA Chesapeake Chapter
The Links at Challedon, Mt. Airy, MD
Danielle Fowler, (410) 972-1122
daniellef@pottersignal.com
September 22, 2025
36th Annual Burn Outing
Benefitting Ohio State Burn Center at OSU, and The Burn Center at NCH
The Medallion Club, Westerville, OH
Bob Dawson, bdd4@yahoo.com
(614)-561-8145, www.sfpecoc.com
September 24, 2025
CASA Ontario Regional Golf Tournament
Benefitting Camp BUCKO
& SickKids Foundation
Redcrest G.C., King City, Ontario
Daniel Beck, (905) 477-2270
dbeck@casa-firesprinkler.org
September 24, 2025
32nd Annual AFSA-Virginia
Burn Survivors Golf Tournament
Benefitting Burn Survivors Foundation
Williamsburg National Golf Club
Williamsburg, VA
Bob Beckwith, bbeckwith@cavalierfire.com
Hooper Loscomb, timothy.loscomb@eaglefire.com
October 6, 2025
KFSCAF Annual Golf Outing
Frankfort Country Club, Frankfort, KY
Michelle Jacobi, KY Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association Foundation
michelle@ksae.com, (502) 223-5322
October 9, 2025
Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Association Charity Golf
Benefitting Burn Centers
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Irvine, CA
Larry Seligman, (626) 673-5345
October 10, 2025
GBA Bowling Tournament
Benefitting Association Programs
Dublin, CA
AFSA - Greater Bay Area Chapter
October 13, 2025
35th 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
October 24, 2025
25th Bob McCullough Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefitting Fire Safety Educational Projects
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA
Mindy McCullough Buckley
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com
October 27, 2025
17th LFSA Golf Tournament
Beneficiary To Be Determined
Santa Maria G.C., Baton Rouge, LA
Ellen Ballard, (318) 841-1494
Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association
eballard@firetechsystems.com
November 14, 2025
NorCal-NV SFPE Golf Event
Benefitting Scholarships
Tilden Park G.C., Berkeley, CA
Patrick Kogoma, (925) 997-3247
November 21, 2025
Gary Wennes Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefitting Arizona Burn Foundation
Biltmore Golf Club, Phoenix, AZ
Matthew Virtue, Cell (602) 376-4818
matthew.virtue@Victaulic.com
Danny Garcia, dgarcia1@winsupply.com
December 9, 2025
GFSA Christmas Gathering
Benefitting Toys for Tots
Punchbowl Social
Atlanta, GA
mindy@allsouthsprinkler.com