Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
“Can You Hear Me Now, When You Need It”
An Overview of In-Building Public Safety Communication Systems - 4 hrs.
Instructor:
Rick Rausch
Senior Strategic Account Manager & AHJ Trainer
(4 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)
The Course will provide a current state Mobility, Basic understanding of RF and In-Building Solution Design approaches and a high level overview on how this relates to - NFPA 72, 1221, and NFPA 1225 Code requirements.
This training session is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of NFPA/IFC Codes applications and how In-Building Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS) work to solve the critical need for ubiquitous communications (ERCES) for the First Responders, AHJ's and Public Safety officials. Q&A opportunity at the end of each section as well.
The class has been approved for four (4) hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, and Fire Safety Inspector I&II.
Instructor:
Rick Rausch is an RF/DAS Engineer with over 28 years of experience in the Telecom Industry with expertise in Wireless Carrier Networks, DAS Integration (Public Safety and Cellular), and DAS Equipment Manufacturing.
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
9450 E Columbus Ave, Tampa, FL 33619
Point of Contact:
Ray Hansen
Deputy Fire Marshal
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Office: (813) 744-5541
Email: hansenr@hcfl.gov
Web: hcfl.gov
9450 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33619
HCFL.gov
Erik Ofria
Lead Fire Inspector
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Office: (813) 744-5541
Mobile: (813) 951-2878
Email: ofriae@hcfl.gov
Web: hcfl.gov
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 20307
CO: 165038