Lineup of Seminars and Class Sessions for 2024
Tuesday Seminars March 12
8:30am – 4:30pm
Seminar 1 AM Session – Can you Hear Me Now, When You Need It – The latest on ERCES PM Session – Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FARS)
(Seminar 2 was cancelled) Seminar 3 Technology Symposium – Rosenbauer / NAFECO – Detronics / Flame Detection – AI for Plan Review
Seminar 4
FSSA – Special Hazards Class
Todd Stevens, IFP, Al Thornton, Chemours, Chris Crivello, RAN Fire Protection and Engineering, Lance Harry, StatX, Todd Stevens, Frank Savino, United Fire Protection, Lee Kaiser, Orr Protection
Wednesday Sessions – March 13
Session 1A Everything You Wanted to Know About NFPA 13 2025 Edition but Were Afraid to Ask
Session 1B AFFF Replacement: Practical Lessons from the Field Jeremy Souza, P.E., CFPS Code Red Consultants
Session 1C The Underestimated Fire Hazard of Modern Vehicles Haavard Boehmer – Performance-based Fire Protection Engineering
Session 2C Battery Energy Storage Systems: Lessons from the FDNY and Beyond Nick Petrakis, P.E. Energy Safety Response Group
Session 2D Effects of Smoke Vents on Ceiling-Level sprinkler Performance Wes Baker – FM Global, Yogish Gopala – FM Global
Session 3A Cybersecurity in Emergency Communications Systems: Beyond the Manufacturers Michael Pallett – Pallett Corner Consulting
Session 3B PANEL – Performance-based Design Process: A Discussion Between the AHJ, Consultant and SFPE Craig Landolt – State Fire Marshal, Matt Guilfoyle – Harrington Group, Chris Jelenewicz – SFPE International Moderator: Tom Gardner
Session 4A Healthcare Fire and Life Safety: Protecting Those that Can’t Protect Themselves Jim Peterkin – TLC Engineering
Session 4C Fire Scene Operation / Response to Li-ion Incidents Bob Duval – NFPA, Scott Stookey – Austin, TX
Session 4D Using Thermal Radiation Modeling for Ignitable Liquid Tank Spacing Stephen Haines, P.E. CFEI, Haines Fire and Risk Consulting
If you have any questions please reach out to Tracy Williams directly at 770-355-0774 or email at tracysfpeatlanta@gmail.com
CONFERENCE LOCATION – GAS SOUTH DISTRICT 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097 (770) 813-7500
HOTELS IN THE AREA WITH DISCOUNT RATE LISTED BELOW – Map of hotels near Gas South District
Hampton Inn by Hilton – Atlanta /NE Gwinnett $115
Hilton Garden Inn – Lawrenceville 1-85/Sugarloaf $129 – $139
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lawrenceville Duluth $135
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta NE Duluth/Sugarloaf $179
Embassy Suites by Hilton – Atlanta/NE Gwinnett $196