THE LATEST NEWSMemo from LSFM Office Chief Delaune
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| 2017 Code Adoptions.pdf |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Training July 25, 2017 Registration Info to Come
May-June Sprinkler Age Magazine
| May-June Sprinkler Age PAGE 68 |
THE LFSA Seminar & Vendor Fair
in Baton Rouge at the
Hilton Capital Center
HUGE SUCCESS!
The LFSA meeting had a great turn out. Fifty-four attendees for the seminar and many AHJ's class that was offered by the LFSA. The evening social allowed us to network with out local legislators and Fire Marshalls. The LFSA would like to thank you all for coming and participating in your organization. That is what it is for. See you at the July meeting. Mark your calendars now. July 25th!
Thank you to:
Ferguson Fire & Protection
HD Supply
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co
NextGen
Service Trade
The Solberg Company
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Victaulic
Viking Group
for participating in the
2nd Annual Vendor Fair!
We appreciate your time and effort.
Ferguson Fire & Protection
HD Supply
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co
NextGen
Service Trade
The Solberg Company
Tyco Fire Protection Products
Victaulic
Viking Group
for participating in the
2nd Annual Vendor Fair!
We appreciate your time and effort.
NextGen Photos
New Orleans April 20, 2017 at
Muriel's Jefferson Square
| evening_social_invite.pdf |
NextGen 2017 Goals Power Point Below
| NEXTGEN GOALS |
| NextGen Flyer |
NFPA Side-By-Side Burn Demonstration
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: LLSSA Convention at The Pontchartrain Center
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: LLSSA Convention at The Pontchartrain Center
2016 Outstanding Chapter of the Year
The Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association was chosen as the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s 2016 Outstanding Chapter of the Year at the annual convention in Nashville. Our members' commitment to providing excellent training for their employees and financial support for our state Fire Marshal’s office enables us to better our companies and our industry whose purpose is to save lives and protect property! Thank you for your continued commitment to LFSA.
FMAL BBQ Cookoff
October 1, 2016
State Issues and Understanding Legislatures
You may find these two publications helpful in learning the priority issues in your state and how to work the process.
| 50statep-spring2016.pdf |
| st-howtotrackstateleg-primer2016.pdf |
Donation to the Louisiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial
On April 2, 2016, The LFSA donated $2,500 to the Louisiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Baton Rouge, to build a canopy to cover their existing stage.
In 2015, the LFSA donated $5,000 to help build the memorial stage.
Pictured from left to right: Boyd Petty with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Board members Mark Taylor & Richard Booth, V.J. Bella retired State Fire Marshal, President Linda Biernacki, Board members Nick Spano & Clayton Norred, and Nathan McCallum.
In 2015, the LFSA donated $5,000 to help build the memorial stage.
Pictured from left to right: Boyd Petty with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Board members Mark Taylor & Richard Booth, V.J. Bella retired State Fire Marshal, President Linda Biernacki, Board members Nick Spano & Clayton Norred, and Nathan McCallum.
OSHA News Release - Feb. 16, 2016
National Safety Stand-Down highlights importance of preventing falls, leading cause of worker death, serious injury in the construction industry.
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/136bb0b
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/bulletins/136bb0b
| osha_news_release.pdf |
2015 LFSA 9th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The LFSA would like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored, played golf or made a donation at this year’s LFSA 9th Annual Golf Tournament on November 16th. This annual event is held in memory of Brad Bella and raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. It was a great success and we raised an impressive $20,000.
Our Golf Classic Winners were as follows:
1st Place: Mid South Fire Solutions team (Phillip Winston, Ryan McIntyre, Eric Greenfield, Kevin Anders)
2nd Place: Lanco Construction team (Jerry Melancon, NJ Damico, David Autin, Barry Gendrou)
3rd Place: Zulick Family team (Richard Zulick, Flynn Foster, Matt Purser, Scott Snyder)
Women’s Longest Drive: Janet Simoneaux, AIA Louisiana
Men’s Longest Drive: Aaron Mayers, Austin Fire Systems
Men’s Closest to Pin: N.J. Damico, Lanco Construction
We are very proud for the giving hearts of everyone involved and look forward to next years’ tournament planned for October 26, 2016 at 9am.
Our Golf Classic Winners were as follows:
1st Place: Mid South Fire Solutions team (Phillip Winston, Ryan McIntyre, Eric Greenfield, Kevin Anders)
2nd Place: Lanco Construction team (Jerry Melancon, NJ Damico, David Autin, Barry Gendrou)
3rd Place: Zulick Family team (Richard Zulick, Flynn Foster, Matt Purser, Scott Snyder)
Women’s Longest Drive: Janet Simoneaux, AIA Louisiana
Men’s Longest Drive: Aaron Mayers, Austin Fire Systems
Men’s Closest to Pin: N.J. Damico, Lanco Construction
We are very proud for the giving hearts of everyone involved and look forward to next years’ tournament planned for October 26, 2016 at 9am.
Critical Vote at June 25, 2015
NFPA Chicago Meeting
Frequently, important issues arise in the NFPA revision process that requires an organized industry response. In June, two motions will be considered at the NFPA meeting in Chicago which will impact our industry as well as our customers. The industry needs you get active and vote “NEGATIVE” on two motions.
DOWNLOAD THE PDF BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD THE PDF BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
| june_25th_nfpa_vote.pdf |
2014 LFSA 8th Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
This year’s Golf Classic was held at the Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge, LA. This annual event is held in memory of Brad Bella and raises money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We are thrilled to report that we continued to receive more donations after the tournament which increased the amount raised to $18,616 for this deserving cause. A big Thank You goes out to all the sponsors and players who helped raise the funds. It was an enjoyable day for all, bringing together LFSA members, contractors, suppliers, fabricators, architects and engineers.
Mark your calendar for next years’ Golf Classic to be held on October 28, 2015.
MORE PHOTOS - Click this link below.
http://www.lafiresprinkler.org/gallery.html
Mark your calendar for next years’ Golf Classic to be held on October 28, 2015.
MORE PHOTOS - Click this link below.
http://www.lafiresprinkler.org/gallery.html
September is National Preparedness Month
Be Informed. Be Prepared.
September marks National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign coordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage Americans to make preparedness a part of their daily lives. In BOMA's latest vlog, BOMA International’s Director of Federal Affairs Jason Todd discusses one way BOMA is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase preparedness in the commercial real estate industry.
More information on the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign and the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REISAC) can be found on BOMA International’s Security & Emergency Preparedness webpage, which also features links to a number of other preparedness resources specifically geared towards commercial real estate. BOMA is also offering its Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property professionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats, at a discounted price during National Preparedness Month.
September marks National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign coordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage Americans to make preparedness a part of their daily lives. In BOMA's latest vlog, BOMA International’s Director of Federal Affairs Jason Todd discusses one way BOMA is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to increase preparedness in the commercial real estate industry.
More information on the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign and the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REISAC) can be found on BOMA International’s Security & Emergency Preparedness webpage, which also features links to a number of other preparedness resources specifically geared towards commercial real estate. BOMA is also offering its Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property professionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats, at a discounted price during National Preparedness Month.
Video interview with H. Butch Browning, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, about the future of fire safety. This was at ESX 2014 in Nashville.
LFSA members appointed to the Govenor's Life Safety & Property Protection Advisory Board
Congratulations to our LFSA members who have been appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve on the Life Safety and Property Protection Advisory Board.
SimplexGrinnell : David Sisolak
Fire Tech Systems Inc. : Frank Gardner
S & S Sprinkler Co., LLC : Russell Guidry
Mid-South Fire Solutions LLC : Ed Bradshaw
SimplexGrinnell : David Sisolak
Fire Tech Systems Inc. : Frank Gardner
S & S Sprinkler Co., LLC : Russell Guidry
Mid-South Fire Solutions LLC : Ed Bradshaw
| 2014 Board Apts.pdf |
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE Covington SEMINARS
Click on the links below for Seminar Selection
| 2017 Schedule FPC LTD FIRE PROTECTION CERTIFICATION |
| 6-26 LA Extinguiser .pdf |
| 6-27 SEMINAR - Kitchen System Servicing |
| 6- 27 & 28 LA Pre Engineered 2-day class |
| June 27-30 Louisiana Firm Qualifier |
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017
8 am Seminar: Technical Changes from 2013 Ed. to 2016 Ed. of NFPA 13 (2016 Ed.)
12:00 pm Networking Lunch
12:30 pm Membership Meeting
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017
8 am Seminar: To Be Announced
12 pm Networking Lunch
12:30 pm Membership Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017
8 am Golf Tournament Registration
9 am Golf Tournament Shotgun Start
1 pm Golf Tournament Lunch
NextGen Mixer
JULY 24 & 25, 2017
BATON ROUGE
Monday, July 24th
6pm‐8pm: NextGen at The Chimes East
Casual Evening of Networking
Tuesday, July 25th
7:30am‐12pm: FSA Seminar Technical Changes
from 2013 to 2016 Ed. *
12pm‐12:30pm: LFSA Networking Lunch
at State Fire Marshal. *
12:30pm‐2pm: NextGen Roundtable Discussion
at State Fire Marshal Office.
Next Generation is a subgroup of the AFSA, Committed to Developing Young Leaders in the Fire Sprinkler Industry. Please join us and network with seasoned business professionals in the Fire Sprinkler industry.
11th Annual LFSA Golf Classic October 25, 2017
Benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, In memory of Brad Bella
WHERE: Santa Maria Golf Course
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
TIME: 8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
1:00 p.m. Lunch
Registration Form coming soon
State Fire Marshal Training & Events Calendar
The Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association is the voice of the merit shop automatic fire sprinkler contractor. In support of the merit shop objective, the LFSA promotes the development of educational and training programs to maintain the quality and effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers in protecting lives and property, and provides programs to enhance ethical business practices. We work in cooperation and partnership with statewide AHJ's and support their children's educational activities to reinforce fire safety in homes, workplaces and schools.
