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• Florida Administrative Code 61G - 4 hr.

  • When
    December 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cape Coral Fire Department EOC, 1115 SE 9th Ave. Cape Coral, FL 33990
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  Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents

  Florida Administrative Code 61G - 4 hr.

  Instructor: Steve Kowkabany, Vertex Engineering

  (4 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)

  This course will teach attendees the thresholds at which signed/sealed engineering documents are required at the master permit level of building permitting for a wide variety of commonly encountered fire protection systems such as fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, clean agent systems, special hazard systems, etc. Once the thresholds for a design professional are explained, then attendees will learn through an interactive session the specific informational requirements that must be present in the engineering documentation received at the master permit stage in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code section 61G15-32.

  Date: December 10th, 2025

  Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location:
  Cape Coral Fire Department EOC
  1115 SE 9th Ave. 
  Cape Coral, FL 33990

  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:
  

  Dale Deleacaes,, Fire Division Chief of Fire Prevention
  CAPE CORAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
  1115 SE 9th Ave. Cape Coral, FL 33990
  Tel: (239) 242-3633 (x3633)
  ddeleacaes@capecoral.gov

  or 

  Scott P. Morris
  Fire Marshal
  Charlotte County Fire & EMS
  Office: 941-833-5600

  or

  Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator 407-232-2807
  
  INSTRUCTOR: Steve Kowkabany P.E.

  Steve Kowkabany is the founder and president of Neptune Fire Protection Engineering in Atlantic Beach, Florida, which he founded in June of 2005. Mr. Kowkabany has been a practicing engineer for over 20 years. Mr. Kowkabany began his career as a project engineer and process system designer in the pulp & paper, power generation, and photographic film manufacturing sectors. He transitioned into the field of fire protection after working closely with a variety of industrial fire protection systems in a manufacturing environment. In addition to his extensive experience in heavy industrial and petrochemical fire protection, Mr. Kowkabany has extensive experience in the arenas of residential and commercial fire protection, and has designed fire protection systems for over 500 facilities, and has provided expert witness and third party review services for a wide variety of projects. Mr. Kowkabany is a licensed fire protection engineer in the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

  Outside of his corporate efforts, Mr. Kowkabany is passionate about advancing the field of fire protection and civic involvement. He serves as the vice-chairman of the board of the Florida Engineering Management Corporation and was recently appointed to the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council. He also currently serves as the founder and president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, as well as serving on the board of directors of the National Fire Sprinkler Association Florida Region.

  RN: 20838
  Class: 170027

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• A Morning of Education 3 CEUS - 2 Classes - Storage Protection and NFPA 13 Updates

  • When
    January 08, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS, 1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741 – Lake Toho Conference Room
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  Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents

  A Morning of Education 3 CEUS - 2 Classes
  

  2025 Storage Protection

  Upon completion of this course, each participant will understand the overall requirements for fire protection of storage occupancies.

  NFPA 13 2022 Edition Changes 
  

  Upon completion of this course, each participant will understand the NFPA Update Process including NFPA 13 2022 major revisions along with some updates on the 2025 edition.
  

  Instructor: George W. Stanley, Sr VP, Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering, Inc.

  Two classes offered stay for one or both

  Instructor George W. Stanley

  George began his career in the fire sprinkler industry in 1973 as a pipefitter. He is currently Sr. Vice President of Wiginton Fire Protection Engineering, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wiginton Corporation.

  NFPA - Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
  NFPA - Certified Water-Based Systems Professional (CWBSP)
  NICET Level IV – Water-Based Layout (Design)
  NICET Level II – Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems (ITM)
  Licensed Fire Protection Contractor

  Date: Thursday January 8th, 2026

  Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Location:
  

  Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS
  1 Courthouse Square
  Kissimmee, FL 34741
  Lake Toho Conference Room

  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:
  

  Daniel Hooks
  Lead Fire Inspector
  Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS
  Office of the Fire Marshal
  1 Courthouse Square
  Kissimmee, FL 34741
  O: 407-742-0348
  C: 407-449-0422
  E: daniel.hooks@osceola.org
  Hours: Mon-Fri, 7a-3:30p
  fire.osceola.org
  osceolafiremarshal@osceola.org

  or 
  

  Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807

  RN: 20967 - Storage
  20968 - NFPA 13

  Class: 195094 - Storage
  195095 - NFPA 13

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• NFPA 1 Chapter 18: Fire Department Access and Water Supply - 3 hr.

  • When
    January 27, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Marion County Library-Main Headquarters, Classroom A, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34471
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  Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents

  NFPA 1 Chapter 18: Fire Department Access and Water Supply - 3 hr.

  Instructor: Anthony C. Apfelbeck, MPA, CFPS, CFO, FM, CBO, FIFireE

  (3 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)

  This course covers the application of NFPA 1 Chapter 18. Discussions will be had on fire flow requirements, fire hydrants, access, and many other elements of Chapter 18.

  Date: January 27th, 2026

  Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location:
  

  Marion County Library-Main Headquarters Classroom A****
  2720 E Silver Springs Blvd
  Ocala, Florida 34471

  ***Please note the meeting location change from the main training room. This room is located in the center of the plaza in the main library. Enter the main entrance and it will be the first room on the left.

  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
  FFMIA Northeast Regional Director
  Fire Marshal, Marion County Fire Rescue
  352-291-8000
  Ken.mccann@marionfl.org

  or

  Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator 407-232-2807
  
  INSTRUCTOR:

  Anthony C. Apfelbeck, CFPS, CFO, FM, CBO, FIFireE, MPA

  Director, Building and Fire Safety Department, City of Altamonte Springs

  Anthony Apfelbeck has served with the City of Altamonte Springs since 2000 following a 10-year career as Fire Marshal with the City of Oviedo. He began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in 1985 before becoming a Fire Inspector with Volusia County. He is currently the Director of the Building and Fire Safety Department, which oversees new construction plans review, building inspections, fire inspections, fire/arson investigations, code enforcement activities and special projects.

  Director Apfelbeck is currently a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 Fire Code, NFPA 1037 Professional Qualification Technical Committees, and the Underwriters Laboratories Fire Council. He previously served as Chair of the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council, board member of the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association, Legislative Chair of the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association, board member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire/Life Safety Section, member of the NFPA Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee, member of the ICC Fire Code Action Committee, ICC Fire Safety Committee and the Florida Building Commission Fire TAC.

  RN: 20898
  Class: 173005

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• Insurance Services Office: Public Protection Classification - 4 hr.

  • When
    February 26, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Marion County Growth Services, 2710 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Florida 34471
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  Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents

  Insurance Services Office: Public Protection Classification - 4 hr.

  Instructor: ISO Community Hazard Mitigation Manager Kyle Biles

  (4 Contact hours approved for Fire Code Administrator and Fire Safety Inspector)

  This Course will be taught by ISO Senior Field Representative and provide participants with the ability to improve their overall ISO rating. A general overview of the entire fire suppression rating schedule will be given to assist with improving the community grade. The class will focus a portion of the time on the Community Risk Reduction portion of the overall grading schedule. The class will allow participants to learn and enact polices with fire prevention, code enforcement, public education, and fire investigations to improve their community. Class will provide information on the critical importance of community risk programs and how the impact can increase their benefit to the community.

  Date: February 26th, 2026

  Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Location:
  

  Marion County Growth Services
  2710 E Silver Springs Blvd.
  Ocala, Florida 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
  FFMIA Northeast Regional Director
  Fire Marshal, Marion County Fire Rescue
  352-291-8000
  Ken.mccann@marionfl.org

  or

  Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator 407-232-2807
  
  INSTRUCTOR:

  Kyle Biles, Senior Field Representative, started with ISO in 2006. Prior to that, he worked in the insurance industry for 10 years as a claims adjuster. He also has a background in construction. During his time with ISO, Kyle has graded many communities all over the country. He routinely conducts alternative water gradings and evaluates complex fire protection situations. He has also been involved with the development and training of the field staff’s conversion from paper mapping to GIS, conducted PPC training classes to departments, and acts as a point of contact for many departments. As a Senior Field Representative, Kyle has also trained and mentored a substantial portion of the field staff from many parts of the country.

  RN: 20896
  Class: 173004

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• 2026 Florida Community Risk Reduction Conference

  • Start
    June 02, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 05, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Wyndham Lake Buena Vista - Walt Disney World
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association
  present the

  2026 Florida Community Risk Reduction Conference

  When: June 2-5, 2026
               With a pre-conference Car Seat Technician update on Monday 6/1/2026.                     CEUs and seat signoffs available for participants.

  Where: Wyndham Lake Buena Vista - Walt Disney World
                1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd
                Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

  The initial Conference program is coming soon!

  Click here for a flyer on the conference

  

  Up to 27 hours of continuing education credits available for full conference attendees.  

  Virtual attendees will see those presentations held in the inspector track or general sessions.  Please be advised that due to contractual obligation, refunds for registration cancellations cannot be honored after May 1st.
    
  Exhibitor and sponsors can register here or also get the full conference forms.

  • Sponsor Letter 
  • Sponsor and Exhibitor Form
  • Sponsor and Exhibitor Guide

  Individual and unique sponsorship opportunities can also be found on the forms.   

  Rooms are limited Reserve your Rooms now: 

  2026 Florida Community Risk Reduction Conference Wyndham Lake Buena Vista BOOKING LINK Tower $159 a night

   

  2026 Florida Community Risk Reduction Conference Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista BOOKING LINK
  Garden level $139 a night

  reservation voice: 1-844-482-8444

  
  Please note the following regarding the resort:

  • A daily parking fee is applicable to everyone parking at the hotel ($30 a day subject to change)
  • Complimentary internet (a $12.95 savings) is also provided in the guest rooms and conference area to those who register through the FFMIA link.
  • The Resort Fee (currently $40.50) will be waived if you register using the FFMIA links.  (Note: the room registration page will indicate a resort fee, but it is waived for those registering using the FFMIA links).  
  • The room rate is available 3 days prior to and after the event for those who wish to stay over and register through the FFMIA link.  

  QUESTIONS:

  If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Philip Oakes at phil@oakes.pro or 407-232-2807.

  Hotel rooms are limited, and our room block may sell out. 

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