Upcoming Events
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Demonstration Call Us at 866-226-6006
FREE Side-by-Side Burn Demonstration Events
Our Board hosts free
side-by-side burn demonstrations at New Jersey's state fire
academies and other events and venues.
For more information, or if you would like to discuss hosting a
FREE side-by-side burn event at your facility, please
contact us
or R&J Public Relations at (908) 722-5757
FREE Fire Sprinkler Burn Demonstration Trailer Events
Since 2005, we've performed our trailer demonstrations for schools, community events and fire fighter departments from all over the New Jersey tri-state area. Our Board has conducted community education presentations of our trailer for very young school children, general audiences, contractor professionals and fire fighters and officials - and tailors the presentation depending on each audience. Our total presentation lasts anywhere from 10-20 minutes - including burn demonstration and introduction - and is suitable for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
To see a demonstration of our trailer,
click here to download the video.
Please check back soon for a revised list of upcoming
demonstrations.
Training
Classes
Many times a year, the NJFSAB will host free training classes
designed for fire professionals, code officials and architects
on the subject of fire sprinklers and fire protection. If you
are interested in hosting or attending one of our upcoming
classes, please click here.
For Fire Professionals
Our free training classes for fire professionals are NFPA
certified and approved for CEU credits. They cover a variety of
topics related to fire sprinklers, fire pumps, hazards,
operations and procedures.
For Architects
Our Design Advantage seminar provides architects with the latest
information on fire sprinkler design, form and installation,
helping them meet their clients’ needs in fire protection.
Please check
back for upcoming Sprinkler Advantage classes and special
classes available to architects.
List of Conferences & Meetings
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DATE |
LOCATION |
EVENT |
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July 15-17 |
Borgata
Hotel and Casino |
Area
II Seminar |
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September 14 |
Ristorante Venezia,
Woodbridge, NJ |
NFSA-NJ
Chapter Meeting |
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October 12 |
Ristorante Venezia,
Woodbridge, NJ |
NFSA-NJ
Chapter Meeting |
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November 9 |
Ristorante Venezia,
Woodbridge, NJ |
NFSA-NJ
Chapter Meeting |
Atlantic Builders Convention:
The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board attends this annual
event at the Atlantic City Convention Center to inform builders
and developers on the benefits of fire sprinklers in saving
lives and property, as well as to educate builders and
developers on the current code changes and legislation involving
fire sprinklers and how it pertains to structural fire
suppression.
National Fire Sprinkler Association
Annual Seminar & Exhibition, 2009:
Members of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board attend
the National Fire Sprinkler Association's Annual Seminar to
learn about the state of the industry, attend workshops and
network with other members from around the country.
This year, NJFSAB Executive Director
David Kurasz gave a presentation on what the New Jersey chapter
of NFSA is doing on the local level to promote the benefits of
fire sprinklers and the International Residential Code.
Past Events
In May, 2009, we performed our side-by-side
demonstration at the Toms River Fire Academy before a crowd of
fire service professionals, media and members of the public.
Our Executive Director, David Kurasz, gave a presentation on the
International Residential Code and urged everyone to write to
their local legislators to promote this code, which would
require fire sprinklers to be installed in all new single and
double family homes by 2012.
In April, 2009, members from our Board
attended the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City, NJ,
where we gave a presentation on what the International
Residential Code will mean for builders and developers in NJ, as
well as a description of how residential fire sprinklers work
and the benefits of them in saving lives and property. The
presentation attracted significant media coverage by the
Atlantic City Press and NJN News.
In November, 2008, Board members attended
the NJ League of Municipalities at the Atlantic City Convention
Center. This event gave us a chance to tell mayors and other
members of our state’s municipalities about the new codes and
legislative bills involving fire sprinklers and fire suppression
in NJ.
As part of the annual National Fire
Prevention Week, in October, 2008, we presented a smokehouse
demonstration in Upper Saddle River. The smokehouse is a
portable mini house that fills with smoke the same way a home
would during a real fire. Local firemen teach adults and
children how to escape a smoke-filled room during interactive
demonstrations.
In September, 2008, the Board joined New
Jersey fire officials in a press conference and fire
demonstration urging state officials to adopt high-rise fire
sprinkler retrofit regulations
The evening of
October 18, 2007, our Board attended the St. Barnabas Burn
Foundation’s 2007 Valor Awards Dinner in Livingston, NJ, where
we presented the foundation with a check for $10,000 on behalf
of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.
On October 12,
2007, we prepared a side-by-side burn demonstration in
partnership with the Bergen County Law & Public Safety institute
around National Fire Prevention Week. The burn was successful,
attended by members of the media and fire fighter trainees who
used the simulation for extinguishing practice.
On September 19,
2007, the Board hosted a side-by-side burn demonstration at the
Middlesex Fire Academy in Sayreville, NJ. The demonstration was
held to support newly proposed high-rise retrofit regulations
for New Jersey. Many state and local fire officials joined us
that day, as well as safety officials and members of the press.
Held on September 30, the year 2006 marked the 17th annual Public Safety Expo held in Bergen County, and our organization was honored to coordinate our first ever side-by-side burn demonstration during this landmark event. In front of a crowd of 100 people - and with news video cameras rolling - we set two identical, fully furnished rooms ablaze to demonstrate the contrast of a residential fire with fire sprinklers and without fire sprinklers.
Click here to download the video and see the results for yourself.
Click Here
to view an archived list of all our past events since 2006
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