Annual Fire Expo Schedule

We are combining our Business and Board Meeting. That means our elections will now be held on Tuesday, April 14th.

Join the Codes & Standards Committee to hear the latest updates. Please contact our office for a hybrid option if you are a paticipant in the codes and standards committee.

Join the FPRF to hear the latest updates.

Join our Exhibitors and others in the industry at our Welcome Reception. We will have two open bars and food.

Sponsorship opportunity available – contact Alex Strausser today if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

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Join our Exhibitors and fuel yourself for the day with breakfast!

Sponsorship opportunity available – contact Alex Strausser today if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

Join AFAA President, Dr. Shane Clary as he kicks off the day with opening remarks and introduces our Keynote Speaker!

Together, let’s look through the creative lens of imagination, illusion, magic, science, and engineering to discover how the codes and standards address the unique fire protection and life safety challenges for special amusement buildings, attractions, and themed entertainment venues.

1 hour of continuing education available.

Contact Alex Strausser for more details today!

This session demonstrates how fire protection contractors are using
service data analytics to break free from the reactive cycle. You’ll discover how to transform your inspection records, maintenance histories, and customer data into powerful business intelligence that drives growth, reduces callbacks, and maximizes profitability.

Participants will leave with a practical roadmap to adopt analytics-driven
decision-making that drives business growth through predictable revenue streams, reduced operational costs, and positioning their business as the preferred provider for the most profitable customers.

One hour of continuing education available.

The fire service is at a pivotal moment in operational technology. Advances in Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) platforms, paired with real-time data integration services such as RapidSOS, are transforming how departments respond to fire and life safety alarm activations. This session
explores how modern CAD integration enhances situational awareness, reduces response times, enhances first responder and public safety and improves resource deployment by delivering critical incident data directly to responders.

Through the integration of monitoring center data, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and next-generation 911 (NG911) infrastructure, CAD systems can now ingest and process alarm activations in near real time. Services like RapidSOS bridge the gap between protected premises,
monitoring stations, dispatch centers, and first responders by delivering enriched information—such as precise location, occupancy details, system status, and pre-plan data—before units arrive on scene.

One hour of continuing education available.

Join our Exhibitors for lunch!

Sponsorship opportunity available – contact Alex Strausser today if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

This presentation covers the proposed revisions in the first draft report of the 2028 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Major topics in this revision cycle are cybersecurity, smoke detectors on high ceilings, voltage drop calculations, communication line circuits, and auxiliary service providers. This will also cover smaller revisions such as minor reorganizations and minor changes for clarification. With the opening of the public comment period after the first draft is published, this presentation will provide an overview of submitting public comments.

One hour of continuing education available.

An informative 60 minute discussion that provides an overview of the new requirements in the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model codes for fuel-gas detection, in-building emergency responder communications (ERCES), carbon monoxide (CO) detection, detection for waste sorting/transfer operations, remote system access, smoke detection in sleeping lofts, audible notification in areas of occupied roofs, mass notification risk analysis requirerment for other than Group E having a lockdown plan, and lithium ion battery energy storage systems (ESS).  

One hour of continuing education is available.

Contact Alex Strausser for more details today!

The last year or so has seen considerable activity on UL and ULC standards for detection and notification. This presentation will provide an overview of recent harmonization activity including a harmonized UL-CSA CO alarm standard and a new Canadian fuel gas alarm standard. Beyond harmonization, technical committees are considering a number of new requirements for self-testing devices, tactile signaling appliances, as well as many changes to CO alarm functionality.

One hour of continuing education is available.

Join Exhibitors and relax with a drink. Attendees will have an opportunity to win a prize with a completed Exhibitor Bingo Card!

Enjoy Indianapolis, IN! Click the link below to see what Indy has to offer.

Visit Indy

Fuel yourself for the day with breakfast!

Sponsorship opportunity available – contact Alex Strausser today if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

This presentation outlines how businesses in the security and life safety industries can increase their valuation and profitability by building strong, predictable Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) streams. RMR, the monthly income from active service contracts and subscriptions, is a cornerstone of sustainable growth and enterprise value.

One hour of continuing education available.

This 60-minute presentation explores the differences between the installation requirements in the National Electrical Code and the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

One hour of continuing education available.

Contact Alex Strausser for more details today!

Fire alarm monitoring technology has evolved significantly over the years and can be confusing. Learn what technologies are permitted for monitoring fire alarm systems, the special requirements that apply, and how to determine whether a fire alarm system is using a compliant monitoring configuration.

One hour of continuing education is available.

Fire alarm contractors perform installations, service work, inspections, and tests on a daily basis without thinking about what would happen if something went wrong. Water damage, false alarms, component damage, personal injury, and loss of revenue are just some of the financial impacts many contractors have to defend themselves from when something goes wrong with a fire alarm system. In many cases the fire alarm company did nothing to warrant the accusations in the lawsuit. This presentation will describe four actual lawsuits against fire alarm contractors, what the contractor did right, what the contractor did wrong, and what the contractor could have done better to avoid the lawsuit altogether. The dollar value of the lawsuits and the final outcomes will be provided.

One hour of continuing education available.

Lunch!

Sponsorship opportunity available – contact Alex Strausser today if you are interested in sponsoring this event!

One hour of continuing education available.

The principles of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) emphasize proactive strategies to identify and mitigate risks before emergencies occur. Central to these principles is the promotion and enforcement of fire codes through diligent Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems, as outlined in NFPA 72. This program explores how robust ITM processes not only enhance the operational reliability of fire and life safety systems but also directly support CRR goals by ensuring early detection, rapid response, and sustained code compliance.

Descriptive research has been used to examine ITM documentation and reporting workflows, which are essential in delivering actionable data to fire prevention bureaus. These insights enable fire departments to proactively address systemic issues and enforcement gaps, thereby strengthening CRR initiatives. By understanding the impact of ITM on workload distribution and staffing requirements, agencies can more effectively allocate resources toward sustaining enforcement and public safety programs.

Through multi-jurisdictional analysis, the program illustrates how web-based technologies facilitate real-time information sharing, enabling the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to identify compliance trends, streamline inspection follow-ups, and foster collaboration with stakeholders. These innovations not only reduce administrative burdens but also drive measurable improvements in code adherence and public safety outcomes.

Ultimately, the implementation of strategic ITM-driven CRR efforts fosters a culture of prevention, supports data-informed decision-making, and builds resilient communities committed to sustainable fire and life safety.

One hour of continuing education available.