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October Meeting (NEXT WEEK): NFPA 770 - Standard on Hybrid (Water+Inert Gas) Fire-Extinguishing Systems

9/27/2023

Everyone is invited to attend our October monthly meeting. To become a member JOIN NOW. All members should have received a calendar invite to attend the meeting. If you have any questions please email info@mokansfpe.org

Meeting Info
When: Thursday 10/5/2023, noon-1pm central
Where: Online via Teams
Presenter: Johnathan Carl (Fire Protection Specialist with Victaulic)
Presentation: NFPA 770 - Standard on Hybrid (Water+Inert Gas) Fire-Extinguishing Systems
PDH Credit: 1 hour for members

We're Back!

9/1/2023

Our summer hiatus is coming to an end and we're ramping up to finish the year Arnold Schwarzenegger strong! We'll have our annual fundraiser/networking event at Chicken N' Pickle in Overland Park, give away thousands in scholarships, and host monthly meetings in Oct., Nov., & Dec. with presentations on hybrid (water & inert gas) fire-extinguishing systems, flame characteristics in compartment fires, and a fire responder's perspective.

W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round, Friday May 12th at 8:30 am

5/10/2023

Hello fellow MOKAN members! The W/GMiSFPE group will be presenting a virtual TED Talk coffee round this Friday morning May 12th at 8:30.

The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain

Please remember everyone is welcome! See you there!

Calling All Vendors

5/1/2023

ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT!!!

This month is our annual 1/2 day conference. We expect a large portion of the Kansas City fire protection industry to be represented. We've set aside space for vendors to showcase their latest & greatest and also network with local professionals. Vendors that register will be provided with a 6ft table, breakfast, and lunch for up to 2 representatives. We're asking for a $125 donation if you're a Mo-Kan SFPE member, or $250 for non-members (per table). To register, please email info@mokansfpe.org or reach out directly to Chris Arpin ctarpin@burnsmcd.com.

Info
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: 8am - 2pm
Location: Olathe Indian Creek Library
Address: 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062

Schedule
8:00 - Registration / Breakfast / Vendor Booths
8:45 - Presentation #1: Marie Franklin with Potter – The Foundational Principles of Effective Training
9:45 - Break
10:00 - Presentation #2: James (Jim) Lake with Viking – Know the Learner, Keys to Providing the Best Learning for Your Team
11:00 - Presentation #3: Chris Culp with Henderson Engineers - Full Scale Fire Tests & Performance-Based Design
Noon - Lunch / Vendor Booths
1:00 - Travel to NFSA Burn Trailer Event
1:30 - NFSA Burn Trailer Demonstration. A separate calendar invite will be provided with more details regarding the burn.

Mo-Kan Conference Announcement

4/26/2023

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Location: Olathe Indian Creek Library
Address: 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Time: 8am-2:15pm
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, May 10th. A link to the RSVP will be provided to Mo-Kan members within a calendar invite. Current Mo-Kan members should have received a calendar invite already.

Cost: Free to Mo-Kan SFPE members! Not a member, Join here and enjoy the perks for the rest of 2023!
PDHs: 3
Food: Breakfast & Lunch provided
Schedule:
8:00 - Registration / Breakfast / Vendor Booths / Networking
8:45 - Speaker #1: Marie Franklin with Potter – The Foundational Principles of Effective Training
9:45 - Break
10:00 - Speaker #2: James (Jim) Lake with Viking – Know the Learner, Keys to Providing the Best Learning for Your Team
11:00 - Speaker #3: Chris Culp with Henderson Engineers - Full Scale Fire Tests & Performance-Based Design
Noon - Lunch / Vendor Booths / Networking
1:00 - Travel to the Olathe Fire Academy for the NFSA Burn Trailer demonstration
1:30 - NFSA Burn Trailer Demonstration

Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY

3/21/2023

When: Thursday, March 23rd @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Boulevard Brewing Tours & Rec Center (2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108)

Hosted by the Mo-Kan SFPE Chapter & Victaulic

See you there!

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October Meeting (NEXT WEEK): NFPA 770 - Standard on Hybrid (Water+Inert Gas) Fire-Extinguishing Systems

We're Back!

W/GMiSFPE Coffee Round, Friday May 12th at 8:30 am

Calling All Vendors

Mo-Kan Conference Announcement

Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY

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