Sunday, March 18, 2018

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Registration and Reception (FPST Lab)

Monday, March 19, 2018

7:00 AM Registration and Networking (Wes Watkins Center)

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

Opening Session—Chief Tonya Hoover Superintendent, National Fire Academy

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/superintendent.html

Track 1 – Emerging Technologies Track 2 – Designer Track Track 3 – Installation and Maintenance

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Protecting the UL Mark Jon Roberts CBO, CFM, UL LLC

Accommodating Seismic Movement Eric McWhirter

Important Issues Relative to Main Drain Tests and Full Forward Flow Testing of Backflow Preventers Pat D. Brock, P.E

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Using 3D Mapping Studies to Design Flame and Gas Detection Systems Jim Scoggins

Designer, Contractor, or the AHJ: Proper Accountability Scott Lacey, PE, CSP

Understanding Survivability John W. “Jack” Poole, III, PE, FSFP

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch and Gold Sponsor Presentation

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Operations and Hazards Associated with Plastic Injection Molding Mary Jorgensen, CSP, CFPS, ARM and Justin Yates, CSP, CFPS

Flexible Sprinkler Drops - Are Retrofits Really a Concern? Scott Lacey, PE, CSP

Fire Resistant Construction - Testing and Maintenance Jon Roberts CBO, CFM, UL LLC

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Corrosion Management and Long-Term Fire Sprinkler System Study Virginia R. Charter, PE and Lucas Kirn, PE

Egress Design Bryan L. Hoskins, Ph.D., P.E

Safety and Health Hazards of Fire Protection System Installation & Maintenance Leslie Rex Stockel, MS CSP SMS

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Fire Retardants in Foam Building Insulation: Balancing Fire and Health Risks Robert J. Agnew, MS, CIH, CSP, REM

Understanding Electricity in Homes and General Business David W. Ward, CFPS, GSP

Flow Measuring Equipment: A Practical Demonstration Floyd Luinstra, P.E

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vendor Meet and Greet – Vendor Expo Opens

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Platinum Sponsors Dinner

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

7:30 AM Registration and Networking (Wes Watkins Center)

Vendor Exposition Open 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM Opening Session—Dr. James A. Milke, P.E., Ph.D

Professor and Chair, University of Maryland, Fire Protection and Engineering http://www.fpe.umd.edu/faculty/milke

Track 1 – Emerging Technologies Track 2 – Designer Track Track 3 – Installation and Maintenance

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Fire Protection Technology in Informal Settlements Ed Kirtley, Assistant Dean

Electrical Rules of Thumb for Fire Protection David W. Ward, CFPS, GSP

Pressure Regulating Devices in Commercial Fire Protection Eric McWhirter

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Vendor Exposition

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch and Gold Sponsor Presentation

Track 1 – Reviewed Abstract Presentations Track 2 – Designer Track Track 3 – Installation and Maintenance

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM The History of Smoke Control and Remaining Areas for Development Jim Milke, Ph.D., P.E

Mastering the Art of Alarms Andy McPherson, PE, AT, CET

CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems “Do’s and Don’ts” Scott Harrison

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Linking Research to Fire Safety Engineering Bryan L. Hoskins, Ph.D., P.E.

Reviewing Changes in NFPA 13 Phillip Eckert and Hasu Doshi, P.E.

NFPA 241, "Safeguarding Life and Property During Construction" Bill Williams

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM A New Plate Thermometer and Its Applications Ryan Shen and Liu Qingtong

Intelligibility - What It Is and How to Test For It John W. “Jack” Poole, III, PE, FSFPE

Have You Witnessed a Residential Sprinkler in Action? Floyd Luinstra, P.E

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Vendor Exposition

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM FST Dinner and a Show (Live Burn at OSU-Fire Service Training)

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

7:30 AM Registration and Networking (Wes Watkins Center)

Vendor Exposition Open 7:30 AM – 12:20 PM

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM Opening Session—Bob Caputo, CFPS, CET

Executive Vice President, Telgian Corporation https://sprinklerage.com/dedication-industry-education/

Track 1 – Emerging Technologies Track 2 – Designer Track Track 3 – Installation and Maintenance

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Mass Timber, Fire Safety, and Code Considerations David P. Tyree, P.E., C.B.O.

Understanding Commissioning and System Acceptance Testing John W. “Jack” Poole, III, PE, FSFPE

Surge Protection & Documentation Kristian White

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Emerging Fire Detection Technologies Scott Lang

Understanding the Significance of Standards Bryan L. Hoskins, Ph.D., P.E.

The Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) - History & Insights David W. Ward, CFPS, GSP

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Vendor Exposition

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch and Gold Sponsor Presentation

Awards and Recognition