2026 PROPOSED
TRAVELING TRAINING SCHEDULE
MAY
NYSFMIA Traveling Training - 12 Hours
Wednesday May 13th starting at 12 Noon
& Thursday May 14, 2026 from 0800 to 1700 Hours
Shaker Road
Loudonville Fire Department Station One
550 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, New York 12211
This NEW central location in ALBANY combines the March Espous Fire Department and May Queensbury Fire Department training sites for increased member participation and optimization for course presenters.
This 2-day (12 hour) Fire Alarm Systems & Detection Systems Workshop focuses on the back to basics topics that every fire prevention and protection professional needs: fire alarm system design challenges, installation, testing, inspection, documentation, maintenance and overall fire alarm system compliance.
Key Workshop Components:
Essential Codes and Standards: In-depth review of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition) and 2025 Codes of New York State for fire alarm design, installation compliance, system operation and inspection, testing & maintenance.
System Operation & Components: Understanding operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuits and communication methods.
Installation Concepts: Coverage of wiring methods (NEC), component placement (smoke/heat detectors), and device installation.
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM): Focused training on Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, including testing frequencies, reporting and documentation requirements.
The workshop is ideal for new fire inspectors, technicians, engineers, and managers or anyone seeking a fire alarm fundamentals refresher.
You will receive lessons in how environmental and system conditions produce different types of signals, such as alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals used to trigger responses or evacuation behaviors.
The workshop also overviews power supply criteria, battery replacement or load testing requirements and circuits that drive and connect the foundation of fire alarm systems.
Jody Dwyer
UL Solutions
Lead Auditor Specialis
Built Environment
Fire & Security Service Solutions
Summary of Experience
• UL Solutions Lead Auditor Specialist
• 25 Years Germantown Fire Department
• 17 Years in the Fire Marshal’s Office
• NFPA 72 Technical Committee, Supervising Station Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems
• ICC Fire Inspector
• Certified Fire Investigator
• Served as President of the West Tennessee Fire Marshal Association
• Board Member of the Tennessee Chapter IAAI
• TNIAAI Legislative Committee Chair
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Fire Alarm Systems
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Emergency Responders Communication Enhancement Systems
• Adjunct Instructor & Course Developer for the Fire Science Degree, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Bruce Teague
Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection
Project Manager, Sprinkler Sales
June
NYSFMIA Traveling Training - 12 Hours
Monday June 15th starting at 12 Noon
& Tuesday June 16th, 2026 from 0800 to 1700 Hours
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021
This 2-day (12 hour) Fire Alarm Systems & Detection Systems Workshop focuses on the back to basics topics that every fire prevention and protection professional needs: fire alarm system design challenges, installation, testing, inspection, documentation, maintenance and overall fire alarm system compliance.
Key Workshop Components:
Essential Codes and Standards: In-depth review of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition) and 2025 Codes of New York State for fire alarm design, installation compliance, system operation and inspection, testing & maintenance.
System Operation & Components: Understanding operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuits and communication methods.
Installation Concepts: Coverage of wiring methods (NEC), component placement (smoke/heat detectors), and device installation.
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM): Focused training on Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, including testing frequencies, reporting and documentation requirements.
The workshop is ideal for new fire inspectors, technicians, engineers, and managers or anyone seeking a fire alarm fundamentals refresher.
You will receive lessons in how environmental and system conditions produce different types of signals, such as alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals used to trigger responses or evacuation behaviors.
The workshop also overviews power supply criteria, battery replacement or load testing requirements and circuits that drive and connect the foundation of fire alarm systems.
Jody Dwyer
UL Solutions
Lead Auditor Specialis
Built Environment
Fire & Security Service Solutions
Summary of Experience
• UL Solutions Lead Auditor Specialist
• 25 Years Germantown Fire Department
• 17 Years in the Fire Marshal’s Office
• NFPA 72 Technical Committee, Supervising Station Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems
• ICC Fire Inspector
• Certified Fire Investigator
• Served as President of the West Tennessee Fire Marshal Association
• Board Member of the Tennessee Chapter IAAI
• TNIAAI Legislative Committee Chair
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Fire Alarm Systems
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Emergency Responders Communication Enhancement Systems
• Adjunct Instructor & Course Developer for the Fire Science Degree, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Smoke Control Systems - Key Items to Look For
Samantha Wile, PE
RAN Fire Protection Engineering P.C
417 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205.
SEPTEMBER
NYSFMIA Traveling Training - 12 Hours
Wednesday September 2nd starting at 12 Noon
& Thursday September 3rd, 2026 from 0800 to 1700 Hours
Erie County Fire Training Facility
3359 Broadway
Buffalo, New York 14227
This 2-day (12 hour) Fire Alarm Systems & Detection Systems Workshop focuses on the back to basics topics that every fire prevention and protection professional needs: fire alarm system design challenges, installation, testing, inspection, documentation, maintenance and overall fire alarm system compliance.
Key Workshop Components:
Essential Codes and Standards: In-depth review of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition) and 2025 Codes of New York State for fire alarm design, installation compliance, system operation and inspection, testing & maintenance.
System Operation & Components: Understanding operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuits and communication methods.
Installation Concepts: Coverage of wiring methods (NEC), component placement (smoke/heat detectors), and device installation.
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM): Focused training on Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, including testing frequencies, reporting and documentation requirements.
The workshop is ideal for new fire inspectors, technicians, engineers, and managers or anyone seeking a fire alarm fundamentals refresher.
You will receive lessons in how environmental and system conditions produce different types of signals, such as alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals used to trigger responses or evacuation behaviors.
The workshop also overviews power supply criteria, battery replacement or load testing requirements and circuits that drive and connect the foundation of fire alarm systems.
Jody Dwyer
UL Solutions
Lead Auditor Specialis
Built Environment
Fire & Security Service Solutions
Summary of Experience
• UL Solutions Lead Auditor Specialist
• 25 Years Germantown Fire Department
• 17 Years in the Fire Marshal’s Office
• NFPA 72 Technical Committee, Supervising Station Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems
• ICC Fire Inspector
• Certified Fire Investigator
• Served as President of the West Tennessee Fire Marshal Association
• Board Member of the Tennessee Chapter IAAI
• TNIAAI Legislative Committee Chair
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Fire Alarm Systems
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Emergency Responders Communication Enhancement Systems
• Adjunct Instructor & Course Developer for the Fire Science Degree, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Smoke Control Systems - Key Items to Look For
Samantha Wile, PE
RAN Fire Protection Engineering P.C
417 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205.
OCTOBER
NYSFMIA Traveling Training - 12 Hours
Wednesday October 21st starting at 12 Noon
& Thursday October 22nd, 2026 from 0800 to 1700 Hours
Moyers Corner Fire Department #1
8481 Oswego Road
Baldwinsville, New York 13027
This 2-day (12 hour) Fire Alarm Systems & Detection Systems Workshop focuses on the back to basics topics that every fire prevention and protection professional needs: fire alarm system design challenges, installation, testing, inspection, documentation, maintenance and overall fire alarm system compliance.
Key Workshop Components:
Essential Codes and Standards: In-depth review of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2022 Edition) and 2025 Codes of New York State for fire alarm design, installation compliance, system operation and inspection, testing & maintenance.
System Operation & Components: Understanding operation of initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuits and communication methods.
Installation Concepts: Coverage of wiring methods (NEC), component placement (smoke/heat detectors), and device installation.
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM): Focused training on Chapter 14 of NFPA 72, including testing frequencies, reporting and documentation requirements.
The workshop is ideal for new fire inspectors, technicians, engineers, and managers or anyone seeking a fire alarm fundamentals refresher.
You will receive lessons in how environmental and system conditions produce different types of signals, such as alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals used to trigger responses or evacuation behaviors.
The workshop also overviews power supply criteria, battery replacement or load testing requirements and circuits that drive and connect the foundation of fire alarm systems.
Jody Dwyer
UL Solutions
Lead Auditor Specialis
Built Environment
Fire & Security Service Solutions
Summary of Experience
• UL Solutions Lead Auditor Specialist
• 25 Years Germantown Fire Department
• 17 Years in the Fire Marshal’s Office
• NFPA 72 Technical Committee, Supervising Station Fire Alarm & Signaling Systems
• ICC Fire Inspector
• Certified Fire Investigator
• Served as President of the West Tennessee Fire Marshal Association
• Board Member of the Tennessee Chapter IAAI
• TNIAAI Legislative Committee Chair
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Fire Alarm Systems
• UL Solutions Technical Committee, Emergency Responders Communication Enhancement Systems
• Adjunct Instructor & Course Developer for the Fire Science Degree, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Smoke Control Systems - Key Items to Look For
Samantha Wile, PE
RAN Fire Protection Engineering P.C
417 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205.
