Description: Wildfire is no longer an occasional threat- it’s a constant one. Recent fires in Los Angeles served as a real-world test of exterior wildfire defense systems, offering important lessons about what worked, what didn’t and why. This session will share key takeaways from homes protected by Frontline, including system successes, challenges and why some properties were lost. We’ll also cover how wildfire spreads in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), the role of passive vs. active mitigation strategies and how exterior sprinkler systems are emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle. For fire sprinkler contractors, this represents a growing opportunity to expand into exterior wildfire protection- a natural extension of their existing expertise and a way to meet increasing demand in high-risk regions.
Original Broadcast Date: September 10, 2025
Learn more about seismic bracing for fire protection applications. Discover the relevant codes and standards that dictate when seismic bracing is needed and where to find the relevant seismic design criteria on plans. See what the components of a typical seismic bracing system are for different kinds of fire protection piping and what products can offer time-savings for both contractors and inspectors. Understand what the maximum spacing and minimum bracing requirements for different kinds of seismic braces are and what exceptions may be options to incorporate during the design phase.
Goals & Objectives:
1. Be able to find relevant seismic design criteria on plans to determine if seismic bracing is required.
2. Know what the typical components of a seismic bracing system for piping are and the common third party approvals they may have.
3. Understand what maximum brace spacings and minimum bracing requirements and are and how to translate that to a pipe run.
Original Broadcast Date: August 13, 2025
Join us as we review the selection of best options for sprinklers, piping, valves and corrosion protection to build the best water-based fire protection system for the modern data center.
Speaker: Cary Webber, Director, Technical Resource Application, The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc.
Original Broadcast Date: July 9, 2025
Join us for an exciting panel discussion sponsored by BuildOps. Members and staff will engage in a dynamic discussion on Lithium-ion battery hazards, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), historical events and changes impacting the fire protection industry.
"The BuildOps team combines the best of both worlds: the hands-on expertise of those who have lived and breathed the trades, and the innovative drive of world-class technologists from diverse backgrounds.
This intentional mix of field-tested expertise and innovative thinking empowers us to support our most important audiences: our steadfast team members and our amazing customers. By embodying our core values, we deliver solutions that truly make a difference, advancing our team, our customers, and the industry at large."
Original broadcast date: February 5, 2025
Description: NFSA is delighted to announce the launch of a new and innovative webinar series called MEME (Members Engaging Members in Education). This monthly webinar series is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where members can share knowledge, insights, and experiences.
Join us for an exciting discussion sponsored by Foundation Risk Partners. Garrett May will engage in a dynamic discussion on best practices when it comes to your company's insurance coverage.
Original broadcast date: April 23, 2025
Presenter: Ian Foster, Allied Insurance Managers, Inc.
Topic Summary:
The bonding world is very different from insurance. It’s not always something that our clients understand. Often, contractors in the industry know very little about bonds or the true purposes of having them. In addition, the don’t fully understand why or what happens if a bond claim is to occur. Since many do not understand a great deal about bonding, they don’t know what factors may affect their rates and bonding capacity. Our goal is to get them to think about the factors that affect the sureties’ decisions, leading to larger and more profitable bonded jobs.
Original Broadcast: March 12, 2025
Estimated completion time: 1.0 hour
Certificate Contact Hours: 1.0
To register for online training, you must do so through the store. Once you are registered, you will access the class through the online training link.