Durso, Jr.
Elliott
and provide specifics on why and how to improve field performance. Discussion will include: why monitoring and measuring field productivity is more important than other phases of the work or parts of the company; smart use of field resources and manpower; how to measure productivity; how to develop standard procedures and systems to create a lean operational process; and how to predict and drive toward positive outcomes. (0.2 CEUs | 2.0 CPDs | 2.0 contact hours) Field Supervisor Training, Part 2: Planning for Success Bob Caputo Track: Field Supervisor Training This second segment will focus on pre-game planning. Participants will learn and
Fessenden
Hadwin
discuss: how to anticipate and avoid common mistakes made prior to project launch to eliminate lost time caused by poor planning and time-wasters; how and why to plan pre-job start-up calls and meetings with stakeholders; and looking at the project as a new start every week. Avoid getting pulled into quicksand when something goes wrong... and something always does! (0.2 CEUs | 2.0 CPDs | 2.0 contact hours) Field Supervisor Training, Part 3: Leadership Skills Bob Caputo Track: Field Supervisor Training Natural-born leaders may exist, but most are taught to be good leaders through example and practice. This session will focus on motivating people to accomplish
Seminars Spotlight: Inspector Training Inspector training is provided in the following seminars. Note that some seminars are concurrent while some seminar blocks do not offer a related seminar. Sunday, September 30 1:00pm NFPA 25, 2017 Ed.: ITM for Chapters 5-8, 13 & 14 Monday, October 1 8:00am NICET Certification - or Customer Service & the NFPA 25 Inspector 10:00am
Foam System Inspection, and Maintenance
3:30pm
Testing: Fire Pump Acceptance and NFPA 25
Tuesday, October 2 8:00am Automated Testing, Inspection, and Distance Monitoring - or NFPA 25, 2017 Edition: ITM Challenges and Training 10:00am
What is Really Required to Inspect and Test Sprinklers per NFPA 25, 2017 Edition
Wednesday, October 3 8:00am NFPA 25 vs. NFPA 72: System Integration and Who Owns - or What NFPA 25: Relationship Among the Contractor, AHJ, and Building Owner 26 Sprinkler Age | July/August 2018
Hogan
Hollis
pre-determined goals; improving communication skills; what made you a good foreman and how can you teach others to do the same; confrontation and dealing with difficult people and situations; and team building. (0.2 CEUs | 2.0 CPDs | 2.0 contact hours) Fire Sprinkler System Design for Storage Occupancies Steven Scandaliato, CFPS SET, SDG, LLC Track: Specialized Training This seminar will review fire sprinkler system design for storage occupancies. Topics will include a detailed review of applicable definitions that have significant influence on design criterion; determining commodity classifications; a systematic approach to choosing the right sprinkler; and what, when and how to apply available modifiers. (0.2 CEUs | 2.0 CPDs | 2.0 contact hours) Foam System Inspection and Maintenance Skip Westbrook, Johnson Controls, Inc. Track: Specialized Training This session is an overview of inspection and maintenance of fixed-foam fire suppression systems and is based primarily upon NFPA 11, NFPA 16, NFPA 25 and NFPA 409. The seminar will define major foam system components and their functions. Attendees will learn the inspection and maintenance requirements, and also be shown how to properly perform the requirements accurately and safely. Examples will be provided on how to perform tasks that are not clearly defined. While the focus is on systems that have already been installed, engineers, designers, and installers will also find value in this class to prevent common installation mistakes. 0.2 CEUs | 2.0 CPDs | 2.0 contact hours) Freeze Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems Mark Fessenden, Johnson Controls, Inc. Track: Specialized Training
