As previously posted, the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) is in the process of attempting to start a new AFAA Chapter. This local State Association will cover the four (4) state Midwest Region of Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska.

The intent for the creation of the local chapter is to increase the level of training available to help promote and advance the fire alarm industry while also enhancing the networking capabilities of the fire alarm community. This would allow fire alarm designers, fire alarm system contractors and integrators, inspectors, testing and maintenance contractors, fire protection engineers, electrical contractors, fire marshals, building officials, equipment manufactures, and facility owners to network together and share industry knowledge.

AFAA is hosting an introductory lunch meeting (lunch will be provided) on Wednesday October 30, 2019. The goal of this meeting is to get a feel from the industry to determine if there is truly enough interest to start a local AFAA State Association. The meeting will be held at the following location: 

​Please be sure to RSVP by October 25th using the RSVP button below to email Sandra Johnson. ​

Join us Thursday, September 5th, for our monthly meeting as Hasu Doshi will be presenting about iCalc. This presentation will recount the history of the NFPA 13 standard, and examine the role technology has played over the decades. From developing the density area method, to writing some of the first fire sprinkler design software, all the way to modern day tools, the technology in this industry has always been changing alongside the standard. By analyzing these histories, we inform ourselves of our industry and can make better decisions about its future.

Hasu Doshi is a fire protection engineer and the president of FSC, Inc. Hasu has 50 years of experience in fire sprinkler design, fire alarm design, and code / life safety consulting services. He is an expert at using innovative solutions while addressing fire and life safety requirements and satisfying codes. He also acts and an expert witness and third-party reviewer of fire protection shop drawings to ensure the design meets all the applicable codes.

Lunch begins at 11:30am with the discussion beginning at noon. We'll be at Cinzetti's Italian Buffet in Overland Park. You can RSVP and pay online ahead of time here: http://www.mokansfpe.org/calendar.html.

​Don't forget to register online for this monthly meeting and check-in with Maryann at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) is in the process of attempting to start a new AFAA Chapter in the Kansas City Area and would like to get in touch with any Mo-Kan SFPE Chapter Members that are interested in getting this Chapter started. AFAA is hoping to draw from the 4 state region (Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska) since there is no AFAA State Association in those states. The primary purpose will be to provide training/education and networking opportunities, with the focus of increasing the quality of fire alarm design, installation, and testing. 

​AFAA is looking to have a meeting on or around October 30th. Stay tuned for additional information once meeting date and time is finalized. 

Poole Fire Protection, Inc. is looking to hire a Fire Sprinkler Designer and a Mid-Level Fire Protection Engineer. Please review the attached position descriptions and apply using the link to their company webpage, provided below, or by submitting a resume to lpoole@poolefire.com. 

​Fire Sprinkler Designer Position Description: fire_sprinkler_designer.pdf

Mid-Level Fire Protection Engineer Position Description: fire_protection_engineer_-_mid_level.pdf

Link to Website for Application: www.poolefire.com/careeropportunities.html

This is a reminder that the Missouri-Kansas Chapter of SFPE has a summer recess for the months of June, July, and August. Our next Chapter meeting will be on 5 September 2019.

 We plan to host one or two social networking events during the summer. Dates and venues are being arranged and more details will be provided soon!

Mark your calendars for our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser at Top Golf on 10 October 2019! More information to come soon regarding registration and sponsorship.