FireTECH Conference and Expo
2023 Nov 09 - 10 in Stillwater, OK
Hosted by
The Oklahoma State University
Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
The Fire Tech Conference is designed specifically for the fire protection engineer, design technician, Fire Marshal, inspector, installer, loss control representative, and building code official. The purpose of this conference is to give the participants the opportunity to develop relationships with peers from industry, network with product distributors and manufacturers, engage experts with regard to current research topics, all while receiving continuing education to further the participant’s professional development. This program will take place on the Oklahoma State University campus, home of the oldest fire and safety related degree program in North America. Coupled with this conference there will be hands-on learning opportunities in the OSU Fire Protection lab to practice your technical skills. Early registration is encouraged to take advantage of laboratory portions of this program. Conference seating is limited.
10 PDH / 1.0 CEUs
During this two day event there will be daily general opening sessions with breakout sessions for participants to choose from. This will allow attendees to earn up to 10 professional development hours or 1.0 CEUs.
Call for Presentations
If you’re passionate about fire protection safety engineering and technology and interested in delivering a dynamic and engaging presentation at the FireTECH Conference and Expo, in Stillwater, OK, we want to hear from you!
Submit a presentation topic to ceatfire@okstate.edu . The presentation topic submission deadline is 2023 May 05. Submitters will be contacted 2023 Jul 01 with a decisions.
Schedule
Thursday, Nov 09
Wes Watkins Center
- 7:30am - 8:30am Registration and Networking
- 8:30am - 9:30am Welcome and Keynote Session
- 9:30am - 10:00am Vendor Expo and Networking
- 10:00am - 12:00pm Morning Technical Sessions
- 10:00am - 11:00am
Case Study of the Fire Protection Design for the Museum of Art and Light
Jack Poole
NFPA 25 Roles and Responsibilities
Josh McDonald
Potential Mitigations for LNG Pool Fires
Jeff Marx
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combustible Dusts and H Occupancies
Benjamin Craig
NFPA 770- Standard on Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems
Mario Pernas
Evacuation Response
Bryan Hoskins
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch and Networking
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm Afternoon Technical Sessions
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The 9 Life Saving Rules for Vacation/Short Term Rentals
Eric Thibodeaux
Advancing - Inspection Testing and Maintenance Technology – A Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Approach to Maintaining Compliance
Sidney Martinez
Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Thomas Benson
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hospital-Based Decontamination for Victims of Exposure to Hazardous Substances
Jim Hanson
Past, Present, and Future of Fire Sprinkler Monitoring
Jason Webb
The Impact of Climate Change on Water Supplies and Fire Protection Systems
Virginia Charter
- 3:30pm - 5:30pm OSU FPSET Laboratory Tour and Demos and Vendor Expo
Friday, Nov 10
Wes Watkins Center
- 7:30am - 8:30am Registration and Networking
- 8:30am - 9:30am Keynote Panel Discussion:
The Future of Fire Protection
- 9:30am - 12:00pm Vendor Expo, Student Meet and Greet, and Continental Breakfast
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch On Your Own
- 1:30pm - 4:30pm Afternoon Technical Sessions
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Let the Risk Drive the Fire Protection Requirements in Hangar Fire Protection
Jack Poole
Non Fluorinated Foam Transitions
Nathan Pape
Fire Pump Controller
Cole Rigney
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Plans Examination for Complex, MultiOccupancy Buildings
Barbara Harry
Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems and NFPA 2010
Bill Denney
Application of Quantitative Risk Analysis to Fireproofing
Jeff Marx
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SFPE Research Roadmap
Bryan Hoskins
Comparing and Contrasting Residential Requirements in NFPA 13/13R/13D
Josh McDonald
Electrical Safety
Pat Thomas
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm Closing Session
Hotels
Residence Inn Stillwater
+1 405-707-0588 - Mention the FireTECH rate
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800 South Murphy Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
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Best Western Plus Cimarron Hotel & Suites
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315 North Husband Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Stillwater
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306 East Hall of Fame Avenue
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
USA
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Conference Registration
Conference Fire Services Registration
- $299
- Discount for Fire Service Employees
Conference Faculty Registration
- $99
- Discount for University Faculty
Conference Expo Vendor Registration
- $599
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There will be approximately 8 hours of designated time specifically for the Vendor Expo. The Expo will be open during the duration of the conference from Monday afternoon through Wednesday at noon.
- Includes 1 conference registration.
