Tentative schedule below. More details and instructors will be coming.

Monday, September 21, 2026

1:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Registration Desk Open

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Opening Welcome

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Hazard Analysis Fundamentals: Hazard Analysis Overview and Clean Agent Focus

Instructors: Rick Seidel, Fike Corporation (Lead), Jim Willis, Comprehensive Fire Technologies, Scott Panowitz, BFPE International

Understanding hazards before selecting and installing systems; Room integrity; Agent concentration considerations; Typical mistakes in hazard evaluation; NFPA 2001 basics installers should understand

3:45 - 4:45 p.m. - Hazard Analysis Fundamentals: Inert Gas Focus

Instructors: Gavin Young, Fire Eater USA Inc.(Lead), Bill Polits, Fire Eater USA Inc., Tom Brook, Firetrace International

Enclosure integrity; Pressure relief venting; Vent sizing basics; Structural considerations; Inert gas vs clean agent differences; Using codes, manufacturer guidance, and FSSA guides as field decision-making tools

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Networking Reception

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Installation Best Practices for Common Protected Spaces - Clean Agent Focus

Instructors: Frank Gardner, Fire Tech Systems, Inc.; Kevin Murray, Allied Fire Protection

Server rooms and data spaces; archives, libraries, museums; control rooms and operations centers

10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Installation Best Practices for Common Protected Spaces - Inert Gas Focus

Instructors: Gavin Young, Fire Eater USA Inc.; Bill Polits, Fire Eater USA Inc.; Tom Brook, Firetrace International

Electrical switch rooms and MCC rooms; Zozzle placement intent vs. field realities; Piping support, anchoring, and coordination with other trades

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Hands-On Demonstration: Mechanical

Instructors: TBD

3:15 - 4:45 p.m. - Hands-On Demonstration: Electrical 

Instructors: TBD

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Inspection/Testing Best Practices

Instructors: Joe Petrich, Summit Fire & Security; Chris Gilnett, VSC Fire & Security

Typical inspection walkthrough from start to finish; Documentation requirements

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Reporting Deficiencies

Instructors: Joe Petrich, Summit Fire & Security; Chris Gilnett, VSC Fire & Security

Typical deficiencies on clean agent and inert gas systems; What to look for to increase revenue and keep your customer and company protected

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks & FAQ