Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents
Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems for AHJs
Instructor: Justin Sprague Honeywell
(4 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Safety Inspector, and Fire Instructor)
Lunch is Being Provided by Honeywell for All Attendees
Upon completing this training, the AHJ will have a fundamental understanding of the In-Building Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) requirements set forth by the International Fire Code (IFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The inspector will learn how to interpret the site survey report and evaluate the pros and cons of various site surveys. They will also gain an understanding of when a system is necessary and when it may not be required. Additionally, the training will cover the basic concepts of Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems, enabling inspectors to identify the major components of a deployed system. Participants will receive a foundational understanding of the review, acceptance, and commissioning requirements and processes as well as the importance of the FCC license holder.
By the end of the training, they will be equipped to conduct a basic inspection of an installed system.
Instructors:
Justin Sprague is a seasoned professional in emergency services and safety, boasting more than 30 years of experience in higher education, local municipalities, and corporate environments. Currently serving as a Jurisdictional Relations and Code Consultant for Honeywell Fire, he works closely with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to develop comprehensive, code-driven enforcement programs aimed at enhancing community safety through education and collaboration.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has held various critical roles, including Firefighter/EMT, Fire Marshal, Police Officer, and Life Safety and Security Consultant. He has also held leadership positions, serving as a Fire Captain and Police Sergeant, where he utilized his skills in complex situations as an Incident Commander, Hostage Negotiator, Crisis Intervention Officer, and Fire Investigator. He developed the state of Utah’s first Threat Management System, which facilitates HIPAA-compliant information sharing among healthcare, law enforcement, and higher education officials, ensuring student success and raising awareness of mental health issues in educational settings.
In addition to frontline emergency response, He has played a vital role in pre-planning, risk analysis, and life safety management for hundreds of special events over the past three decades as well as managing all safety aspects of a large University. My strategic approach to managing communications, traffic, and crowd control within a Unified Command framework has ensured the safety of gatherings ranging from small community events to large-scale productions with over 150,000 attendees.
Date: April 7th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 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:
Dan Hickey
FFMIA Northeast Regional Director
352-392-1591
Daniel.hickey@ehs.ufl.edu
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 20766
Class: 199032