The Ascet Informer February 2024 Edition

THE ASCET INFORMER

60 Years of providing opportunities for technicians and technologists to magnify their status as vital members of the engineering team.

History of Civil Engineering

The National Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board

Jimmy Lynch, SET Honolulu, HI Cob@ascet.org

General Manager Lisa Hurst, Smyrna, DE office@ascet.org

Central VP

Henry Fontana, AET Akron, OH

CentralVP@ascet.org

President Steven Redden, SET Middleton, DE president@ascet.org

President-Elect

Marty Sabla, SET Virginia Beach, VA president-elect@ascet.org

Marketing Director

Jamie Redden, Middletown, DE Marketing@ascet.org

NorthEasternVP

Kyle Watterworth, SET Northford, CT

NorthEasternVP@ascet.org

Every Drop Counts

Celebrating a 150 Year Legacy of Water Safety Innovation

Water. It’s in our name and close to our hearts. Since 1874, has delivered innovative technologies that make the world’s most precious resource safe and accessible. Every effort, like every drop, has a ripple effect. Together, we can create a more sustainable world today and tomorrow.

My Fellow ASCET Members, I have held a position with the National Executive Committee since 2017 and it has been amazing. Starting as the Northeast Regional VP then serving as the President-elect. There are a few changes that have happened within the last twelve months I would like to address. First, Dr. Paul Flannigan completed his term as COB and is now considered a Fellow of ASCET.

I want to personally thank him for his support and many years of dedicated service to ASCET. He volunteered for many years of his personal life to ASCET and was also a financial supporter as a sustaining corporate sponsor. He is extremely passionate about his career and contributions to the fire protection industry.

Marty Sabla was voted as our new President-Elect. We hired our new General Manager, Lisa Hurst, and our new Marketing Director, Jamie Redden. We also have a newly appointed Central VP, Henry Fontana and Kyle Watterworth as our Northeastern VP. I wish them all good luck with their future endeavors with ASCET.

The Executive Board and I are here to support you, the members, through education and information provided by our sustaining corporate sponsors. Our Sustaining Corporate Sponsors provide information and keep us informed of new products and resources. On behalf of myself and the Executive Committee we would like to thank our members and sponsors for all your charity and support.

The ASCET 2024 Annual Convention Exhibition is taking place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport located at 1739 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. We will have a block of rooms reserved for members and sponsors who need a room. This information will be available on our website before the end of the month. If any member or

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sponsor would like to volunteer to support us with the ACE, please send myself, Marty Sabla or Kyle Watterworth your information at president@ascet.org, president-elect@ascet.org or northeasternvp@ascet.org.

Our Informer magazine will be published every other month starting with this edition. During the off months of the informer, we will publish a spotlight paper highlighting a sponsor, chapter, or member. We are all very excited to continue The Informer and publish new information provided by our members and sponsors. If someone is interested in publishing something in The Informer, please let us know. You can provide us with information by email at marketing@ascet.org Attn: Jamie Redden.

We are using a new accountant this year to assist us with our tax situation. All taxes in arrears have been filed with the IRS. After filing this year’s taxes, he will investigate having our nonprofit reinstated.

Our world brings new challenges every year to our industry, this requires us to find solutions to face these new challenges. They can sometimes be difficult and without the knowledge and support of our members and sponsors it would be more complicated.

This year in 2024 ASCET will turn 60 years old. I wish every member and sponsor a great year in 2024.

Sincerely,

Steven Redden, SET President

GOLF 1ST ANNUAL FIRE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

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May 13, 2024

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History of Civil Engineering

Did you know that civil engineeing isone of the oldest engineering disciplines and has a history that dates back to when people first started shaping their environment to suit their needs. Through the construction of structures such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings, civil engineering has played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Here’s a brief overview of the history of civil engineering:

Ancient Egypt (around 2700 BC to 2500 BC): The construction of the pyramids, especially the Great Pyramid of Giza, showcases the early engineering skills in dealing with stone construction, labor management, and geometric precision.

Mesopotamia (around 4000 BC to 2000 BC): The Mesopotamians are credited with the creation of the wheel

and the plow and are known for their advancements in irrigation, including the construction of canals and levees.

Indus Valley Civilization (around 3300 BC to 1300 BC): Known for their urban planning, including welllaid-out cities with advanced drainage systems and water supply systems.

Classical Antiquity

Ancient Greece (around 2000 BC to 146 BC): The Greeks contributed significantly to the field of civil engineering, including the development of the arch and extensive road networks. They also made significant advancements in water management and construction techniques.

Ancient Rome (around 753 BC to 476 AD): Romans took civil engineering to new heights with the construction of vast road networks, aqueducts, bridges, and large public buildings like the Colosseum and the Pantheon.

Roman engineers were also pioneers in the use of concrete.

Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, civil engineering advancements were mostly focused on fortifications and religious structures. The construction of castles, cathedrals, and monasteries demonstrated significant engineering skills, including the use of the Gothic arch and flying buttresses

Renaissance to 18th Century. Renaissance period saw a revival in classical knowledge and a focus on the arts and sciences. This period also saw advancements in engineering methods, including the study of hydraulics and the construction of canals and drainage systems.

19th Century – The Birth of Modern Civil Engineering. The Industrial Revolution brought about significant advancements in civil engineering with the development of railroads, bridges, tunnels, and buildings, necessitating the formal education and organization of engineers. The first self-proclaimed

civil engineer was John Smeaton, who constructed the Eddystone Lighthouse.

The Institution of Civil Engineers was founded in London in 1818, marking the professionalization of the discipline.

20th Century to Present.

The 20th and 21st centuries have seen remarkable advancements in civil engineering with the development of skyscrapers, dams, highways, and urban infrastructure. The use of computers has revolutionized the design and construction processes, allowing for more complex and ambitious proj-

ects. Sustainability and environmental concerns have become increasingly important, influencing the direction of modern civil engineering projects. Civil engineering has evolved from simple structures and mechanisms to complex infrastructures that support modern life. Today, civil engineers are at the forefront of designing and constructing sustainable systems to meet the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and resource management.

JOINT ASSOCIATION MEETING WITH AFSA, NFSA, SFPE & ASCET

Hosted by Schuylkill Chapter of the AFSA

On Monday, January 8, 2024 AFSA, NFSA, ASCET and SFPE gathered at Hotel West and Main in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania for a Joint Association Meeting Host by Schuykill Chapter of the AFSA

Each association gave an update on what they have coming up in 2024.

Sarina Rose from ABC discussed working together with our organizations on our common interests in and around Philadelphia.

The most exciting news came from Shane Ray of NFSA when he announced the governor of New Jersey is/has signed a bill making sprinklers in multifamily housing law. A big victory for the industry and the state of New Jersey. Please see page 13 for a update.

AFSA is excited about the educational opportunities they have coming up. On February 28 and 29, they will be hosting two days of seminars at Hotel West and Main. Each seminar will provide CEUs or credit hours that can be used towards certification renewals. This is open to all AFSA members and non-members, designers and AHJs.

For more information

please see the follow page and register please contact Executive Director, Meaghen Wills, at mwills@sciensbuildingsolutions.com.

Schuylkill Chapter of the AFSA

Serving Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware based Fire Sprinkler Professionals as a Training Resource & Discussion Forum

AFSA Schuylkill Chapter 2 Day Seminar Event

CEU’s and Credit Hours Provided!

Wednesday, February 28 & Thursday, February 29

Hotel West & Main

46 Fayette Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Room Block Available 2/27 thru 2/29

Room reservations can be made here or by calling 610-825-1190

$169/night plus taxes. Cut off 2/6/2024. Code:AFSA

Seminar Cost

AHJs/Fire Marshals 1 day $125 /2 days $175

AFSA/ASCET/NFSA/SFPE Members:1 day $150 / 2 days $250*

Non-Member:1 day $250 / 2 days $350

Wednesday Evening February 28: Networking Social

*Local AFSA dues must be paid to receive this rate

Breakfast, and lunch included both days.

***Register here by February 14th***

Questions? Contact Meaghen Wills

mwills@sciensbuildingsolutions.com

Governor Murphy Signs New Townhouse Fire Safety Act Into Law

On Tuesday, January 16th, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill S281/A3791 (New Townhouse Fire Safety Act) into law. This piece of life saving legislation will require fire sprinklers in all new townhouse construction within the state of New Jersey. This bill will take effect within the first day of the seventh month following the signing of the bill. Per the Governor’s office: “Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems are a critical, life-saving component of fire protection, and this bill will make townhouses in our State safer.”

The New Townhouse Fire Safety Act received overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle, and we would like to thank Senator Greenstein, Assemblywoman Sumter and Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson for introducing and supporting this bill. Throughout the hearing process the bill was supported by the NFSA, Sprinkler Fitters Local 696, 692, and 699, NJFMBA, NJ State Firemen’s Association, NFPA, Insurance Advocates, building trades professionals and numerous other fire safety professionals and citizens. The Governor also issued the following statement on the bill: “ I am signing this bill today because of the importance of ensuring that the sprinkler requirement is enshrined in our law.”

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this effort over the years. We will now need to work on ensuring that this bill stays a law and is not attacked from the opposition during the 2024-25 session. The Governor did also issue a statement that he is hopeful that the sponsors of the bill will work on other bill this session to provide more time for townhouse projects that are already in the approval process. I expect that the DCA could work on that part of the bill over the next five months. However, today is a day to celebrate a huge victory for fire safety in the state of New Jersey.

David Kurasz Executive Director

NJFSAB-NFSA PenJerDel

866-226-6006

Kurasz@nfsa.org

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Automatic generation of smoke as the detector enters the cup

Clear Cup & Vent

Allows easy viewing of the detector during testing and ensures smoke is quickly removed after testing

Automatic LED Light

Illuminates when light levels drop, allowing easy alignment with detector

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Consumables Compartment

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Status LEDs

Provides notification of unit mode status

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Test standard point type smoke detectors and ASD systems with one portable tester. Sold separately.

Non-hazardous cartridges allow for easy transportation. Approx. 250 tests per cartridge.

Lithium-ion battery pack for the SOLO365 electronic smoke testing kit.

Field replaceable smoke generator that easily fits within the Solo 365.

SOLO 372 ASD Adapter

SOLO ES3 Smoke Capsule

SOLO 370 Battery Pack

SOLO 371 Smoke Generator

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TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

SDi provides reliable solutions for test & inspection equipment. Properly caring for your equipment is incredibly important and can extend the life of your product, providing many years of service. To extend the life of your product, we recommend that you follow these tech tips.

USE CAUTION WITH YOUR SOLO POLE

Be sure to slowly extend or retract the pole and do not use more than three pole extensions at a time. Additionally, do not lean your Solo pole up against a wall.

CLEAN THE TEST CUP

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After a full day of testing, the test cup on your equipment can collect dust and debris. It is recommended to regularly wipe down your equipment so that it continues to operate at peak efficiency.

KEEP YOUR BATTERIES OUT OF THE HEAT

Exposing your Solo battery baton to an external heat source or direct sunlight can cause the battery to overheat or potentially deform. Do not charge your battery in the heat or insulate it when charging. Disconnect a battery if it becomes too hot during a charge.

SCHEDULE ROUTINE CALIBRATIONS

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PROPERLY CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES

It is important to charge your batteries regularly. Additionally, avoid charging a Solo battery baton in vehicles with stop/start engine technology. This may cause the charge to constantly cycle causing multiple fast charge cycles at a high current rate which causes the battery to overheat.

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Northeast Regional

I would like to thank all the members and Non-Members of ASCET, Corporate Sponsors, Vendors, & Guest Speakers who attended the Northeast Regional Training & Expo this past November, 2, 2023 in Phoenixville, PA at the firehouse. The event was a huge success.

The SEPA Chapter of ASCET, Rob Spitz, Joe DeLuca, Lou Marinaccio, Henry Fontana, Lisa Hurst, & Steven Redden, spent countless hours putting this event together in about 12 weeks. Their hard work & dedication paid off.

The training event was for one day and classroom training sessions were provided by AFAA, NICET, Fire University, & AFSA. S. A. Communale provided a Valve Trailer for all attendees to see live demonstrations. A Special Thank You to Henry Fontana for driving the valve trailer down from Ohio!

There were also

Training & Expo

25 Vendor Booths, which allowed attendees to mingle during break time from classroom sessions to check out the latest products that the industry has to offer. We ended the day with a TV giveaway, donated raffle prizes, and 50/50 raffle!

Thank You again for everyone’s hardworking and dedication to ASCET. Without the help from the sponsors, events like this wouldn’t be possible.

We hope to see you all at our next ASCET Regional Training & Expo, June 6th, 2024, at the Kenilworth Inn, in Kenilworth, NJ! Please come and support us!

Sincerely,

Kyle Watterworth, SET ASCET

National Northeast Regional Vice President

Why Tamper with Your Time?

Ames Integrated Tamper Switch Eliminates Install Delays

Now Available Pre-Installed on Backflow Assemblies

Select Ames backflow preventers now come with factory integrated, UL/FM certified, fire tamper detection. This will eliminate the hand-assembly, manual field installations, and opportunity for error associated with installing aftermarket tamper (supervisory) switches on existing backflow preventers.

News from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office

The Delaware chapter of ASCET would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to John Rudd on his recent appointment as the State Fire Marshal by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, effective November 1, 2023. John has dedicated 27 years of service to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, starting as an Assistant Chief Fire Protection Specialist in 2007 before being promoted to Chief of Technical Services in 2021. In addition to holding an Associate’s Degree in Safety Management, John also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management from Wilmington University in 2007. John was a familiar face at Delaware ASCET meetings, where he would share news and updates from the State Fire Marshal’s office. We wish John the best of luck in his new role and look forward to his continued contributions to the Delaware chapter, providing valuable news and updates for the fire and sprinkler industries.

Furthermore, the Delaware chapter of ASCET would like to express our best wishes to Robert Wyatt as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement. Robert dedicated 34 years of service to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office and now plans to continue his years of service with a local volunteer fire company. We wish Robert all the best in this new chapter of his life.

The Delaware chapter of ASCET

News from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office

The Delaware Health and Safety DHSS has recently updated their regulations in section 21, focusing on Cross-connection control requirements and prohibition. This program covers a range of topics including backflows, backflow prevention inspections, testing, repairs, and backflow elimination methods. On page 22-24, you will find information provided by the Delaware State Fire Marshal,

Duane T. Fox, Jr., CFPS, CFI, CFPE, Chief of Technical Services.

Pressure-Tru®

Field Adjustable

ZW5000/5004

Series Pressure Reducing Valve

Less Force, More Flow

Our Pressure-Tru ZW5000/5004 Series Pressure Reducing Valve fits in tight spaces, takes only 9 ft lb of torque to field adjust, and delivers optimal flow performance – making it ideal for any application, retrofit or new.

For the Contractor:

The Size of It

• Compact design fits in tighter spaces

• Angle or inline globe body comes with grooved or threaded connections

• Tamper-proof shield (standard) drops out for easy start-up adjustments in the field for new construction

• Lightweight aluminum adjusting rod aids field adjustments

ZW5000 vs. Competitor

The ZW5000 provides up to 30 psi in higher residual outlet pressure than competitor models.

For the Fire Ground Force: The Ease of It

• Low torque takes only 9 ft lb of force to field adjust under flow or no-flow conditions

• Tamper proof shield (standard) breaks away for on-the-fly adjustments in cases of emergency

• Larger handwheel ensures easy operation.

For Everyone:

More Flow Performance

• Widest range of flow performance satisfies virtually any application or replacement of any competitor’s valve

• Valve regulates pressure under both flow and no-flow conditions

• Tamper resistant integral supervisory switch comes standard on all floor control valves

• UL® and C-UL® Listed meets standards

Pressure-Tru ZW5000/5004 Series Pressure Reducing Valve

Application

The Pressure-Tru ZW5000/5004 Series Pressure Reducing Valve is listed as a standpipe valve for individual hose stations in CLASS I and CLASS III systems (ZW5000), a floor control valve, an indicating valve and a check valve in automatic sprinkler systems as well as standpipe valve (ZW5004). The valve regulates pressure under both FLOW and NO-FLOW conditions and are ideal for applications where immediate field adjustments are needed. The valve can be factory set and adjusted or set in the field as needed.

Standards Compliance

• UL Listed

• C-UL Listed

Material

• Main valve body: Cast bronze ASTM B806

• Stem: Cast bronze ASTM B806

• Flange: Cast bronze ASTM B806

• Elastomers: Buna Nitrile (FDA approved), EPDM (FDA approved)

• Springs: Chrome silicon, ASTM A401 powder coated

Features

• Size: 2-1/2"

• Maximum inlet pressure: 400 psi

• End Connection: FNPT (ANSI B1.20.1), Grooved (AWWA C606), Hose Thread Standard (NFPA 1963)

• ZW5000

– Inlet connection: FNPT or Grooved

– Outlet connection: Male hose

• ZW5000F

– Inlet connection: FNPT

– Outlet connection: FNPT

• Factory or Field Set

• Tapped and plugged inlet and outlet for pressure gauge.

• ZW5004: Integral supervisory switch contact rating of 3 amps at 125VAC and a tamper resistant cover

Options (suffixes can be combined)

ZW5000 angle type hose valve

IL in-line (globe type) valve

G with grooved inlet

SF with San Francisco hose thread (3")

ST with special hose thread

CC with cap and chain

CCCH with rough chrome finish and cap and chain

ZW5000F angle female NPT inlet and outlet angle hose valve

IL female NPT inlet and outlet in-line valve

CH with rough chrome finish

ZW5004 angle type floor control valve

IL in-line (globe type) valve

G with grooved inlet and outlet

CAP with capped bonnet, no handwheel assembly

Dimensions and Weights

NICET RECERTIFICATION

BY Steven Redden

My NICET is up for Renewal! What do I need to do?

Do I have enough renewal points?

How many do I need? How do I obtain more CPD credits?

These are question that are asked frequently! Let’s take you through a step by step recertification process.

First thing, everyone by now should have a login and profile on NICET’s website.

Next you will need to update your profile and work history.

1. Login to NICET, Click on Profile, Click on Update profile.

2. Once you are on your profile you will need to review all your personal information to ensure it is correct.

3. Continue to the work history section and review all the data. You only need to insert your start date for your employer from your last certification renewal date. (Ex. If your last renewal date was 02/2021, this is the date you should place in the employer start date). If you are currently still employed at this employer you will need to check the current box.

4. Under your detailed description of work performed, insert the percentage of each area of profession. The total should equal 100%.

5. Once completed click on save changes.

Second you will need to manage your CPD credits.

1. Click on Manage your CPD.

2. Click on add CPD credits.

3. Click on Active Practitioner

4. Add your 3 years of experience (24 points per year) 72 total.

5. You will need to submit 18 more CPD credits. You can add one point per year to be a member of ASCET National. You can add 1 point for each ASCET business meeting and add 1 point for each 1-hour presentation that was provided after the business meeting. Each point will need to be submitted separately.

6. Submit any training you may have had over the last 3 years.

7. If you have any certification activity, you can submit them.

Once you are complete click on the home button. Your certification CPD Progress will turn green if all your points are completed. This does not mean they are accepted. They will be accepted during the review process. See the chart below from NICET’s website to find out what points are acceptable and how much they are worth.

Recertify

Achieving certification is a significant accomplishment. Keeping it is even bigger! Keep certification current by demonstrating Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Renewals are done electronically in the NICET portal. Please log into your NICET account to get started. See an overview of logging CPDs in your online account -- Watch Video

To protect the public’s interests and promote your stature on the engineering team, NICET encourages and requires professional advancement through recertification. Once you are certified, begin tracking continuing professional development (CPD) activities according to a pre-established point scale. At the end of the three-year certification period, you must demonstrate your professional growth by documenting 90 CPD points for each certification.

CPD Points are divided among five categories, and your CPD points must be derived from two or more of these categories. Each category has a maximum number of points that may be counted towards recertification.

Click on a category name to skip ahead.

If you are continuing more than one certification, you may count points for some activities towards multiple certifications if those activities are relevant to continuing professional development in each of the certification areas. This demonstrates how active practitioner points are calculated-i.e. you don’t have to be working full time in each subfield to earn full points.

An example of one activity that can be counted for multiple subfields might be an 8-hour First Aid and CPR course that would provide 8 education points to each subfield.

Active Practitioner

By NICET’s definition, you are an active practitioner if your main job requires you to routinely perform the associated technical tasks of your certification practice area(s), either as a hands-on practitioner, an immediate supervisor, or a technical project manager. You may count hours from multiple jobs as long as the work was not performed simultaneously. You may not claim credit for hours spent working a regular second job (moonlighting).

You may claim 24 points towards recertification for each year you worked at your main job a total of 1000 hours or 120 work days (work day = 7 hours or more) AND you regularly performed tasks associated with your certification specialty throughout that time frame. If employment at your main job over the course of a particular year falls below 1000 hours or 120 days, then use the appropriate formula below and round your total to the nearest whole number.

(Number of hours worked x 24) 1000 hours

OR

(Number of days worked x 24) 120 days

Only totals of 8 or more may be counted as Active Practitioner CPD credit.

Your documentation for Active Practitioner CPD activity must include an up to date “Work History” in the candidate portal.

Additional Education

Additional Education includes efforts to advance, broaden, and enhance your technical knowledge and job skills. NICET will not pre-approve training efforts; you must assure that your Additional Education activities have served to increase your knowledge instead of merely reviewing it.

Your CPD point documentation for training courses and seminars must include: (a) the date(s) you attended the sessions, (b) the location of the sessions, (c) the name of the company or organization that sponsored the sessions, and (d) the subject matter of the sessions, along with a brief description of how the subject matter is relevant to the practice area.

Additional Education Type

College credit courses

Training courses with pre-assigned CEUs

Informal courses (workshops, seminars, distance learning, technical presentations at meetings, company-sponsored, in-house training sessions)

Advance Profession

CPD Point Value

15 points per semester hour OR 10 points per quarter hour

1 point for each contact hour, defined as a 45-to-60-minute learning period. This period may be split overtime (i.e., a course of two 30-minute sessions held on different days). Single courses shorter than 45 minutes may not be counted.

1 point per contact hour, defined as a 45-to-60-minute learning period. This period may be split over time (i.e. a course of two 30-minute sessions held on different days). Single courses shorter than 45 minutes may not be counted.

This category includes volunteer activity and for-hire work. CPD Points for

Active Committee or Task Force

(group that conducts technical business through meetings, reports, position papers, studies, and surveys)

Participating as a member

Presentations

(Preparation and subsequent audio, visual, and/or written delivery of technical information or information about the profession to others who are seeking to advance, broaden, and enhance their knowledge and/or job skills)

Course Instructor

(directs a technical education effort)

Conducting a training course

No assigned CEUs

Serving as an officer

1 point per month

0.5 point per month

Instructing a scheduled course in a post-secondary educational institution

Pre-assigned CEUs

1 point per contact hour, defined as a 45 to 60-minute learning period. This period may be split overtime (i.e. a course of two 30-minute sessions held on different days). Single courses shorter than 45 minutes may not be counted.

15 per semester hour (10 per quarter hour)

1 point per contact hour, defined as a 45 to 60-minute learning period. This period may be split overtime (i.e. a course of two 30-minute sessions held on different days). Single courses shorter than 45 minutes may not be counted.

Career Day Presenter (meets with students to explain aspects of careers in engineering and engineering technology)

Professional Society

(involvement with organizations that unify individuals in a career area and promote technical knowledge and pertinent practice area techniques)

Serving as a judge at a science or engineering fair, actively volunteering in an Engineers Week event or a MATHCOUNTS contest, or actively participating in other related activities

1 year of society membership is worth 1 CPD point

1 point per day of participation, up to maximum of 10 points during the certification period

Up to 3 points per society (12 pts. max.)*

Attending a society meeting 1 (15 points maximum)

NICET SME panel (serves as a subject matter expert on a NICET program)

The following activities are part of the development process of a certification exam:

Amount of points awarded is dependent upon level of participation. (Up to 25 points per program)

1. Job Task Analysis

2. Item Writing

3. Item (& Form) Review

4. Standard Setting

* You may only claim 3 points for overlapping national and local membership in the same society.

Certification Activity

You can earn CPD credit for Certification Activity when you attempt, during the three-year certification period, to upgrade a NICET certification and/or achieve a NICET certification in a related practice area.

We extend a special thank you to our dedicated corporate sponsors and industry partners for their continued support!

Your generosity has been instrumental in our success throughout 2023.

We are excited for the opportunities and growth that lie ahead in the coming year. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey.

Chapter Listing

Northeastern Region

CONNECTICUT

ConneCtiCut Chapter

Kyle WatterWorh

DELAWARE

DelaWare Chapter

Joe Krieger

MARYLAND

greater Baltimore Chapter miChael tomaselli

MASSACHUSETTS

neW englanD (neaFpsD) Chapter gary roBiDoux

NEW JERSEY

north Jersey Chapter osman sarpas

south Jersey Chapter BoB ramBoW

NEW YORK

huDson Valley Chapter authur FranCis

neW yorK City Chapter mattheW pernal

roChester Chapter siD reeDheaD

PENNSYLVANIA

lehigh/ BerKs Chapter

ron Ball

philaDelphia Chapter Burton C ForD

pittsBurgh Chapter marK herDa

south east pennsylVania Chapter roB spitz

Southeastern Region

NORTH CAROLINA

the Central Carolina’s Chapter pete linaman

raleigh Chapter roBert izyDore

VIRGINIA

Central Virginia Chapter sean suttles

Central Region

ILLINOIS

ChiC ago Chapter terri Craig

OHIO

aKron Chapter henry Fontana

TEXAS

austin Chapter

leonel saenz Jr.

Western Region

GUAM

guam Chapter oF asCet

Joel Jones

HAWAII

haWaii Chapter

Kyle sWenDroWsKi

IDAHO

southWest iDaho eDWarD nelson

MISSOURI

Kansas City Chapter larry Killer

OKLAHOMA

eastern oKlahoma (tulsa) Chapter Bryan gieseCKe

OREGON

linn Benton Community College

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Upcoming Events

AFSA SCHUYLKILL CHAPTER

2 Day Seminar Event

February 28 & February 29

And a Networking Social Evening on February 28

Hotel West & Main

46 Fayette Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Executive Director, Meaghen Wills, at mwills@sciensbuildingsolutions.com

FIRE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

Fire Pump Service Workshop

March 13-14, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Lunch is included

9 Florence Avenue Penns Grove, NJ 08069 609-221-0618

training@fireuniversity.org www.fireuniversity.org

AFSA SCHUYLKILL CHAPTER

Seismic With Steve Morerro from nVent/Caddy

April 11, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Lunch is included

General Air Products 115 Summit Dr, Exton, PA 19341

AFAA 2024 ANNUAL FIRE EXPO

AFAA Annual Fire Expo

April 29- May 1

Omni Providence Hotel

1 W. Exchange St. Providence , RI 02903 Register afaa.org

FIRE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS

1st Annual Golf Classic

WHITE CLAY CREEK COUNTRY

CLUB on May 13, 2024 tee off at 1:00 PM

Lunch and dinner is included

Please come support Fire University’s Fire Protection Career Development Programs.--www.fireuniversityclassic.org or www.fireuniversity.org

NFSA ANNUAL SEMINAR AND BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

May 7 – May 10, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui 3700 Wailea Alanui Drive

Wailea-Makena, HI 96753 Register at nfsa.org

2024 ASCET NORTHEAST REGIONAL Training & Expo on June 6th, 7:00 AM

to 4:00 PM. Presenters provided by Fire University, AFSA, NICET, AFAA and a Vendor Fair.

The Kenilworth Inn, 60 S 31st Street Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033

Kyle Watterworth - 860.637.6959 NortheasternVP@ascet.org

2024 NFPA CONFERENCE & EXPO

Conference & Expo June 17–19, Technical Meeting: June 20–21

Orange City Convention Ctr 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL Register at www.nfpa.org

AFSA SCHUYLKILL CHAPTER

Top Golf in King of Prussia June 13, 3:00pm -5:00pm

2024 AFSA CONVENTION Convention and trade show

September 17-21,2024

Gaylord Rockie Resort 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019 Register at www.firesprinkler.org

59TH ANNUAL ASCET CONFERENCE & EXPO

November 14th, 7:00 AM Presenters TBD

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport 1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090

Kyle Watterworth sponsorship@ascet.org NortheasternVP@ascet.org

AFSA SCHUYLKILL CHAPTER

Casino Night Fundraiser

Benefiting the burn Foundation

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 Cowne Plaza, King of Prussia, PA

For tickets and info email mwills@sciensbuildingsolutions.com or carolinee@tilleyfire.com

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thank you

Jamie redden ascet marketing director