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Comba and IPSC have set the date and time for our State of Indiana “Defenders of The Spectrum” class for the AHJ & Licensee community!  

This class is NOT a Comba sales pitch, the class has been receiving very positive feedback from the AHJ / Licensee community in Denver, Southern California, Houston, Dallas and Raleigh. We are happy to now present this class for the State of Indiana.

Please note, we have a 40-person limit for the class size. We have two class options in the sign-up field, please select which date you prefer. Please note, if we do not have enough attendance on any particular day, we will consolidate all requests to the class on Tuesday, February 11^th, 2025.

 In this class we will go over:

 

A.M. Session

Chris Kuhl, Instructor - Director of AHJ / Licensee Relations for Comba USA

BDA guideline best practices, raising the bar for local regulations and guidelines, latest RF best practices being deployed around the country. FCC regulations as they relate to signal booster use, licensee responsibility and FCC reporting and enforcement mechanisms

P.M. Session

Matt Dombrowski, Instructor - Senior RF Engineer, Comba USA:

Best practices as they relate to plan check, how to spot design flaws and red flags, inspection best practices and our very popular wall of shame showing why proper plan check and inspections are so critical.

 

Date / Location:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

An additional date of Wednesday, February 12^th option is available if we reach the 40 person capacity for the Tuesday the 11^th date.

Please select preferred date on the sign-up form.

MADE at Plainfield

1610 Reeves Road

Plainfield, IN 46168

8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Doors will open at 8:00 A.M. and a hot lunch will be provided at 12:00 Noon.

Who is this class a fit for - a very valid question as everyone’s time is valuable.

 

Good Fit:

FCC License Holders seeking to enhance knowledge to enforce FCC regulations

as it relates to ERRC Systems.

Fire Department or City Plan Checkers who review ERRC System plan submittals.

Fire / code inspectors.

Any City or AHJ employee who services or maintains ERRC Systems

 

Not a good Fit:

Dispatchers (not relevant to the job)

Integrators – This is a AHJ / Licensee only class

 

If you know an AHJ or FCC Licensee who would be interested in attending,

please forward this E-Mail to them.

This class is for AHJ & Licensee personnel only. No integrators are permitted to attend!

Please register by clicking here!

View this email as a webpage. IDHS Announces New Program to Accelerate the Review and Release of Building Plans The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Plan Review Section will implement a new program to accelerate the review and release of building plans.  Effective Dec. 2, 2024, IDHS will be immediately issuing a design release for plans without the need for a plan review for specific types of projects filed on or after this date. Qualifying plans include: Duplicate plans approved by IDHS or another governmental jurisdiction for another project Plans for structures that are not traditionally occupied or are classified as storage buildings Plans for open-air pavilions Plans for remodels, renovations or repairs of a structure that is not undergoing a change of use and is located in Indianapolis These categories of qualifying projects were carefully selected by balancing the desire to reduce unnecessary construction delays without sacrificing public safety. This allows the Plan Review Section to focus on projects that present a higher level of public safety concern, which will enable a more thorough review of those high-risk projects in less time while letting previously approved projects, which are not traditionally occupied or are reviewed by another jurisdiction, to continue forward without unnecessary delay. Applications for a design release still must be filed for the projects that qualify for this new program. Applicants must attach a completed copy of the request form with the application for a construction design release. If IDHS finds that the project qualifies for a release without a review, IDHS will issue a design release with the below language: "This design release has been issued without a plan review in accordance with Ind. Code § 22-15-3.2-7. In accordance with 675 Ind. Admin. Code 12-6-21, this release does not relieve a responsible party from requirement with any applicable rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission even if items contrary to these rules are shown in the plans and specifications which have been released." Projects still must comply with all applicable rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission and all local permitting and state or local inspections will be performed to ensure compliance.

Two code enforcement jobs are open with IDHS. Please use the link below for information:

JOB POSTINGS

https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/news/55138200/fire-at-escondido-ca-battery-storage-facility-could-burn-for-two-days

City of Lafayette. Follow the link below for details:

https://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16688/Civilian-Fire-Inspector-Job-Posting

Westfield Fire Department is currently accepting resumes for a full time Community Risk Reduction Specialist. Application period open until March 29 at 4:00 PM. Job description available in FormStack link. 

https://cityofwestfield.formstack.com/forms/?5685474-EpiDsqOoyi&fbclid=IwAR1wWbJg8YOHyIyhnyV-Evlnoat_t-Rw4AQO_EV-MWJW7KZGIAumPmwE3rQ_aem_AU4Ub9EZRo5AHvx8Tt6NOpDGgTi6lzJTjMVfXiu72zyshhgUGil8pxXgzlkc3V6Mw-8

Tracy Rumble from the Greenwood Fire Department is requesting information about what other fire departments are charging for false alarm fees. 

If you can share, please email him by CLICKING HERE or emailing rumblet@greenwood.in.gov .

We need your help!

We have all heard a lot about HEA 1575 that changed the makeup of the Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission and the code adoption process.  There is a draft interpretation of HEA 1575 written by the staff attorney for the Commission that all local fire prevention and building safety ordinances are now null and void (“un-enforceable”) and no new ordinances would be approved.  This will have a devastating effect on fire prevention efforts all over the State.  It will hamper operations.  All the places where the code states “adopted by local ordinance”  would now be left without details that fit the resources of the AHJ.  The existing ordinances on radio/communications integrity, water looping and/or hydrant spacing, plan review and review fees, CO alarms, non-compliance and violation fees, etc. would no longer be enforceable.

We need your help!  What we are asking is that you go through your local ordinance and detail the adverse effect it will have on your community and your department by using this interpretation.  Please send a copy of your ordinance and the narrative to the FIAI Board of Directors at board@fiai.us as soon as possible!  We are securing meetings with legislators and IDHS to put a stay on the rigid interpretation of the new law so that we do not rewind and undo the progress life safety partners have gained.  It is essential that we provide feedback from all over the State of Indiana that includes a diverse representation of departments.  We are working to secure the ability to adopt local ordinances and keep the statutory provisions of home rule to do what is best for our communities.  

We must get traction on this now because we will have a new Commission the first week of August and we are up against a tight timeline to find legislative support going into the next session to modify changes and provide clarification to portions of HEA 1575 that are unclear.

Please take a few minutes this week to detail how your community will be harmed by the loss of your local fire prevention ordinance.  Thanks!

Job Summary

Primary function will be performing building inspections. The position will also conduct training classes for students, faculty, and staff on fire prevention matters. Will be required to respond to fire emergencies on IUPUI campus to provide support to local emergency crews. Will review construction documents. May supervise Fire Code inspectors as required. May be required to travel to other campuses to provide support to other Loss Control Inspectors.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree.in a fire/safety program or a related field and two years of experience in fire code inspection/enforcement and/or fire safety. Fire safety experience could include experience as a firefighter. Combinations of education and related experience will be considered. Indiana Certified Fire Inspector I/II or equivalent, at time of hire or within 6 months.

Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Knowledge of and ability to clearly communicate the requirements of NFPA Codes and Standards, Factory Mutual Standards, applicable to the campus, state codes and local codes and ordinances. Ability to effectively present information to large groups and to a widely diverse population. Ability to project a positive, professional image of both the individual and the institution. Effective communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Ability to proficiently use Windows-based programs.

Work Location Indianapolis, Indiana (IUPUI) Job Posting for IUPUI is up.

Go to https://jobs.iu.edu/. Click on “All External Candidates”, and then search for 306959

Wayne Township Fire Department, IN Announces the open position of Fire Inspector / Investigator.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FLYER