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LAS VEGAS
March 10–11, 2022 Bally’s/Paris Hotel 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Meeting Space: Bally’s Hotel Rooms: Paris Hotel (877) 603-4389 |
ATLANTIC CITY
April 7–8, 2022 Caesars Atlantic City 2100 Pacific Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (888) 516-2215 |
INDIANAPOLIS
May 12–13, 2022 JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 S. West Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (888) 236-2427 |
2022 Conference Sponsors
Schedule of Events
Schedule subject to change.
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Pre-conference
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Wednesday
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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DOT Train-the-Trainer Seminar
Per DOT regulations, HazMat employees must have knowledge of hazardous materials (HM), the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR), and be able to perform assigned HazMat functions properly. They must be trained using a systematic approach that includes testing, documentation, and certification. Training-related violations are the top violations found by the DOT during their inspections. NAFED's half-day DOT Train-the-Trainer Seminar will train an individual from your company to become the trainer for other HazMat employees. |
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Day 1
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Thursday
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7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
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Registration opens + continental breakfast
Welcome and Introduction
Diane Pein, NAFED Chair |
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8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Keynote Address: Leading at the Next Level: Charting a New Course for Leadership Success
Presented by: Elise Mitchell, Velocity Collective, LLC Just like that, the world is a different place. At every turn, you’re facing new challenges. With the right roadmap, you can navigate complexity and take your leadership to the next level. In this inspiring keynote address, Elise will share memorable stories from her book, Leading Through the Turn, as well as practical strategies to elevate your leadership capabilities. Highlights include: three game-changing skills every leader needs, the secret to keeping your cool under pressure, how you can show up as a more confident leader, simple steps for shifting mindset, creating a “culture of try” that encourages new ways of thinking and doing, and how to make learning faster and easier for yourself and your team. About the speaker: Elise is an executive coach and consultant working with founders to help them navigate the complexities of today's evolving marketplace. She is a three-time founder—most notably of Mitchell Communications Group, which was a top-ten fastest-growing public relations firm globally and a two-time Inc. 500/5000 fastest-growing company. Under her leadership, her agency grew more than 500% in five years, working with many well-known consumer brands including Walmart, P&G, Hilton, and Tyson Foods. In 2013, she sold her company to Tokyo-based Dentsu, Inc., and led mergers and acquisitions for their public relations network. Today she works with clients through her own consultancy, Velocity Collective. Elise is the author of Leading Through the Turn (McGraw Hill) and was named a Top Speaker to See by Huff Post. She is the founding board chair of Endeavor Northwest Arkansas, serves on the board of advisors for biomass industry innovator Sweetwater Energy, and is an LP and founder-mentor with several venture capital funds. |
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10:00 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
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Exhibit hall
Vendor/attendee networking lunch
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1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
A. UL1254 and How It Relates to the UL300 Standard and the NFPA Code Requirements Presented by: Matthew Tennenbaum, UL LLC The subject of UL1254 and how it relates to the UL300 standard and NFPA code requirements is super important, and there are quite a few misconceptions about UL300/UL1254. How should the industry handle other third-party testing and approval agencies that test to a UL standard? We see a lot of “tested to the UL300 standard by XXXXXX laboratories” and a lot of AHJs and distributors are accepting this as the same as tested by UL to the UL300 or UL1254 standard. These situations are happening more and more, and they are eroding the high level of effectiveness that UL300/UL1254 have provided to the industry since November of 1994. B. NFPA 855 – Updates to Current Codes and Technologies for Large-Scale Battery Storage Systems Presented by: Paul Hayes, American Fire Technologies This presentation will address changes to code requirements in the last year and the advancements in battery storage technology. It will also lay out current approaches and changes to managing large-scale battery failures and fires. Because the industry continues to develop projectable data and codes that continue to grow and change, this presentation will draw from recent testing and real-life experiences with fire detection and suppression systems, including further updates on explosion hazards. The presentation will also discuss NFPA codes, including sprinklers, spray systems, clean agents, water mist systems, aerosols, CO2, and standpipes. It includes research supported by the McMicken UL Fire Fighters, the UK Carnegie Road Event, and the University of Texas at Austin Mechanical Engineering. |
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2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
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Coffee break
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2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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NFPA 915, Remote Inspection
Presented by: Terry Victor, JCI NFPA 915, (Proposed) Standard for Remote Inspections, is an NFPA document that is currently under development. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the creation of NFPA 915, stakeholders and methodologies that are relevant to a remote inspection process, and the scope and application as included in the initial draft version of the standard. We will review first revisions to the draft standard and explore what other applications are being considered for inclusion in the scope of the document, including remote inspection and testing of fire protection systems, periodic inspections and tests required by other NFPA documents, automated inspections and tests, and distance monitoring of fire protection systems. |
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Affecting Change Through Codes and Standards
Presented by: Aaron Johnson Want to change the world? You might have to change a code or standard first. The most critical part of our business in the fire protection industry is being involved in the codes and standards process. Though this process can be daunting, it does not have to be. This presentation will reinforce the importance of codes and standards, teach you the codes and standards process, and provide actionable advice on how to get involved. Learning objectives: understand the importance of codes and standards; learn the codes and standards process; gain practical knowledge of how to get involved. |
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4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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Town hall meeting
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5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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Exhibit hall and reception
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Day 2
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Friday
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7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Continental breakfast
FEMA/Government Relations Committee Presentation
Presented by: Jeff Terrey, Rasky Partners |
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
A. Wireless Fire Alarm: UL Listed Class A Addressable Commercial Wireless Fire Alarm Detection and Notification Presented by: John Knox, NOTIFIER The presenter will review UL and NFPA requirements and acceptance of wireless fire alarm system components. We'll cover wireless mesh technology and Class A operation of the SWIFT (Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Alarm Technology) wireless system, survey tools available to ensure system operation within the environment when deployed, wireless system components, and application examples and using wireless for NFPA 241 compliance. B. The AIM Act and Environmental Responsibility for HFC-based Clean Agent Fire Protection Presented by: Bill Polits, A-Gas The AIM Act of 2020 directs the EPA to phase down the production and consumption of the class of global warming gases known as HFCs. In September 2021, rules were published guiding the industry in a new HFC phasedown process. Newly produced HFCs used in clean agent fire protection are subject to AIM Act rules that reduce their use by 85% over a fifteen-year time frame. In this seminar, the HFC phasedown and the role of the use of reclaimed HFCs in new and existing equipment will be explained, showing how companies involved in the HFC-based clean agent trade can ensure an orderly transition to alternatives and provide a critical environmental benefit while using HFC-based technologies. |
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10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
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Coffee break
Accelerating Recurring Revenue through Best Practices and Workflows Optimized for Fire Protection
Presented by: Drew Slocum, Inspect Point Our lives and our businesses have been severely impacted over the last two years. Fire protection was deemed essential from the start of the pandemic and inspection/service had huge growth in most areas of the US. Jurisdictional compliance was a big factor and will continue to push recurring revenue for fire equipment distributors. Having a fire protection-specific process for ITM/service work is critical. Documenting and resolving deficiencies faster makes the public safer and drives more revenue to your bottom line. |
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11:15 a.m. - Noon
Noon - 12:15 p.m.
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Industry and NFPA Updates
Closing remarks and adjournment
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