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MEGA-WAREHOUSE SEMINAR

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 08:00 - 16:00
  • Hendricks Live, 200 W. Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168

This event requires registration with the NFSA. 

TO REGISTER use this link: 

RB3001-FLY-IN-Mega-Warehouse-Seminar-20260128_v3 OFFICIAL.pdf


Frontline Leadership Lessons Learned from a Mega- Warehouse Fire in Indiana

A major fire occurred in a 1.2 million square foot Walmart Distribution Center on March 16, 2022, in Indiana. This seminar will highlight key findings from this incident, as documented in National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s report, “Incident Analysis, Mega-Warehouse Fire.” 

Today’s fire service faces growing challenges when responding to fires in massive warehouse facilities—some now exceeding 4 million square feet. Participants will hear firsthand lessons learned from the chief officers who responded to this complex mayday incident.

The seminar will benefit fire service personnel, building owners, code officials, insurers, and safety professionals.

Presenters:

Shane Ray, NFSA President

Plainfield (IN) Fire Chief Brent Anderson

Joel Thacker, Former Indiana State Fire Marshal

Ron Ritchey, NFSA

Jeff Dixon, Deputy Chief, Plainfield (IN) Fire Territory

Matt King, Lieutenant, Plainfield (IN) Fire Territory


Questions? Please contact

Ron Ritchey, Great Lakes Field Service

Coordinator, ritchey@nfsa.org


Mailing Address: 

Fire Inspectors Association of Indiana

#162

17437 Carey Road

Westfield, IN 46074


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