Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Extinguishers 101
Instructor: Rick Bloom, Vice President of WW Gay Fire Protection Systems
(3 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)
This class will review the associated requirements for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of fire pumps. The class will provide information on the aspects of NFPA 25 and the application to the local authority having jurisdiction.
Lunch Provided by 1-800 Board UP
Instructors:
Richard Bloom
Richard started his career in fire protection in July of 1980 as a sprinkler fitter apprentice. He completed his apprenticeship training in 1984. During this time, he gained experience through hands on training in industrial settings such as power plants, chemical plants, saw mills, paper mills where he worked on multiple types of special hazard systems including foam, clean agent and deluge systems. He also worked on several manufacturing, educational and health care facilities.
After completing his training, he worked his way up from sprinkler fitter to Vice President of WW Gay Fire Protection INC. where he is currently employed.
Richard is also employed by Levy County DPS as a Firefighter/ EMT. He is a Fire Safety Inspector, Instructor and LFTI.
Richard is a training provider and continues to share his knowledge of the industry by providing continuing education to Fire Protection Contractors, Inspectors, Fire Equipment Dealers and Permit Holders.
Date: Wednesday April 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
Marion County Growth Services
2710 E Silver Springs, Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34471
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Ken McCann
Fire Marshal Fire Rescue - Prevention
2631 SE Third St.
Ocala, FL 34471
Main: 352-291-8000 | Direct: 352-291-8050 | FAX: 352-291-8098
Ken.McCann@marionfl.org
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 20377
Class: 142167
