Registration is open for 'The 07-84-00 Firestop Spec' with Ron Geren (RLGA Technical Services), the June webinar in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.

When: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

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Thanks so much to everyone who joined us - faculty and attendees - last week at ECA '23!  Sessions and the discussions they sparked were inspiring, from the keynote session on the importance of mental health to the panel discussions on perimeter fire containment and sustainabiity, the whole week really focused on the future of the firestop industry.  Check out the event photos here!

Have you heard?  The FCIA Certificate of Achievement Education Progarm (FCAEP) is now the FCIA Education Program (FEP)?  Same great content.  Same great education.  New and improved name.  Learn more about how to become the best in the biz

Like our favorite braided hippy, we're about to be on the road again!  

If you haven't embraced your inner Willie yet, there's still time to go down the highway to ECA '23!  Next stop New Orleans and FCIA's ECA '23!, the FCIA Education & Committee Action Conference!

It's here!  The Firestop!  Read it online to catch up on what's going on with FCIA and the firestop industry.

The FCIA Certificate of Achievement Education Program (FCAEP) is the ONLY education program in the world created BY Firestop Contractors FOR Firestop Contractors and Special Inspection Agency personnel.  It's a Master Class in firestopping and effective compartmentation. It's the education you need for you and your workforce to further deepen and establish your expertise in your trade.

And only FCIA Members have access.

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Registration is open for 'The Firestopping Joints Primer Program' webinar.  Attend this session to learn more about the fire test standards used to evaluate the methods for protecting fire-resistant joint systems, perimeter fire containment systems, continuity head-of-wall systems, along with the prescriptive requirement for protecting other voids.

When: May 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

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Thanks to everyone who joined us today for 'The Standards Development Process' with Diane Haithcock (UL Standards & Engagement), Rich Walke (CTI), and Bill McHugh (FCIA).  Find the presentation here

What's better than three days in the Big Easy jam-packed with buzzworthy sessions, engaging networking, and beignets?

Saving Money!

And the only way for you to SAVE MONEY on ECA '23 registration is by registering by April 17!  Don't miss out. Register Today so you can buy more beignets.

The newest issue of The Firestop, the FCIA newsletter, is finally here and chock-full of great information!  Read It Online today!

FCIA is offering one scholarship up to $7500 USD for the 2023-2024 academic year to a current Sophomore, Junior or Graduate student enrolled in Fire Protection Engineering or Construction Management.  In addition, the winner will be our guest at FIC '23, the FCIA Firestop Industry Conference and Trade Show, in Albuquerque, NM on October 25 (includes travel and up to 2 night hotel stay).

All persons who meet the criteria above who satisfy the eligibility requirements and submit a complete application by April 14, 2023, irrespective of race, gender, creed or national origin, will be considered.

Apply Today!

The Educational occupancy-focused Spring Issue of Life Safety Digest is here!

Read it online today!

Thanks to everyone who attended 'Is That A Fire Barrier?' with Bill Koffel (Koffel Associates) today.  We had a HUGE group on the program - 350+!  Guess the questions of what constitutes a Fire Barrier and how you identify and treat one are relevant ones!  Find the Presentation Online.

What is FCIA?

FCIA is Advocacy.

Advocacy for the industry, for the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor, for Special Inspection of firestopping.

FCIA leadership and consultants work closely with NFPA, ICC, ASTM, UL, FM, Master Spec, NRC, NASFM, CSI, CSC, and others to promote the Specialty Firestop Installation Contractor and Special Inspection in Specs, Codes, and Accreditation Programs.

Learn more about how FCIA works for you to promote you and further the firestop industry

What will you find at ECA '23?

YOUR EXPERTISE.  YOUR VOICE.  YOUR TRIBE.

What will you find at ECA '23?  Your Future.  Register Today!

WHO is FCIA?

FCIA Members are Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors and Special Inspection Agencies, Manufacturers, Consultants, and Distributors around the world all dedicated to the creation, installation, inspection, and maintenance of life safety firestop systems.  FCIA Members specialize in this highly technical trade that protects people, property, and continuity of building operations. They are the experts in this field.

If this sounds like you, find out how to jump into the FCIA story and be part of the FCIA movement.

Registration is now open for 'Is That A Fire Barrier?' with Bill Koffel, P.E., FSFPE (Koffel Associates), the next installment in the FCIA Educational Webinar Series.

When: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 10:00 am CDT

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We love it when we see FCIA's name in lights!  Check out this write-up in the Walls & Ceilings eNewsletter!

The FireStop is here, the latest FCIA newsletter!

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Thank you to all who attended today's webinar, 'Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance of Life Safety Dampers', with Michael Bulzomi (Greenheck).  We had a HUGE crowd on the line today and great audience participation and questions.  There is always much to be learned from industry experts, and we're so proud to partner with the best!

Presentation slides from today's program can be found in the Presentations Archive.

IFMA's World Workplace® is where all workplace professionals come to discover innovative FM technologies, build valuable relationships and sharpen essential skills.  FCIA is proud to partner once again with IFMA for this innovative event this September 27-29 in Denver, Colorado.

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Thank you to all our friends and supporters in Dubai, UAE for attending the FCIA Existing Building Fire-Resistance Symposium!  Thank you, also, to Emirates Safety Laboratory, UL Solutions, and Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants for partnering to provide a dynamite program!  We love getting to see our friends in Dubai come together to improve fire and life safety in the built-environment in the Gulf Region.

Happy Valentine's Day from FCIA!  Show your favorite Firestop Contractor or Special Inspection Agency some love today!

It's here!  Registration for ECA '23 is Now Open!  

FCIA's ECA '23 brings together industry experts and firestop professionals to further the advancement of fire and life safety.  It's where firestop industry professionals come to become firestop industry crusaders.  Your armor is waiting. Your future is calling. Will you put it on and join the charge this May?

Learn More and Register

The Fire Safe Build India (FSBI) show opens tomorrow!  Check out the event agenda

That's right...FCIA is there spreading the word of the 'DIIM' of Firestopping!

Have you heard?  FCIA is partnering with the Oman Fire, Safety and Security Event (OFSEC) again!

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It's time for The FireStop, the FCIA Newsletter!  For the latest news and happenings from FCIA and the firestop industry, read it online!