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Scott Thomas
Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention / Fire Marshal, Goshen Fire Department
Scott Thomas is the Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention / Fire Marshal for the Goshen Fire Department, where he has proudly served for over 19 years, including 13 years in the Fire Prevention Division. In his role, he oversees fire inspections, code enforcement, public safety education, and fire investigations, working to reduce risk and enhance life safety throughout the community. In addition to his state certifications, Scott holds International Code Council Fire Inspector I and II certifications, along with IAAI-CFI, CFEI, and CVFI credentials, reflecting his extensive expertise in fire and explosion origin and cause investigations, including complex structure and vehicle fires. His experience spans through both proactive prevention through inspections and reactive investigation, giving him a comprehensive perspective on fire safety from prevention to post-incident analysis.
2026 Presentation: 2014 Indiana Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 32: High-Piled Combustible Storage
This two-hour course provides an applied overview of Chapter 32 of the 2014 Indiana Fire Code, focusing on the hazards, code requirements, and inspection priorities associated with high-piled combustible storage. Students will review how high-piled storage is defined and classified, and how storage arrangements impact fire protection features and emergency operations.
Join us for a practical overview of Chapter 32—ideal for new inspectors who want a strong foundation and for seasoned inspectors and plan reviewers looking for a helpful refresher. Please bring your Fire Code book to follow along and take part in exercises on commodity classification. Presentation handouts will be provided.