Area 1 Conference
NFSA – National Fire Sprinkler Association
Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
1657 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01701
August 24–26, 2026
We invite professionals to join us for an engaging and dynamic event designed to educate, connect, and inspire attendees to climb higher and lead stronger. Attendees can look forward to a variety of informative educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders from across the region.
Questions?
Abbie Gunnell, Events Manager
agunnell@nfsa.org
Educational Sessions
Session
NFSA’s Top 10 Fire Pump Questions and Responses
ITM and ITM Software
Tools Down, Wellness Up
The Next Generation of Standpipe Standards – NFPA 14
The Fire Hazard of the Modern Vehicle
Bridging the Gap Between Fitters, Designers, Project Managers, and AHJs
The Unseen Threat: Recalled Sprinklers, Code Change, & Fire Safety
The Role of Automatic Sprinkler Protection in Single-Exit Buildings
Pipe Size Estimating and Quick Calcs for Sprinkler Systems
Breaking Down Barriers: How NFPA 25 Can Unite Contractors and AHJs
Presenter
Mike Joanis, PE, NFSA
Vince Powers, NFSA
Kacee Paige, Nutrition Coach, JCI
Terin Hopkins, NFSA
Melisa Rodriguez, JCI
Jaeger Luke, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Josh Hetzler, Fall River Fire Department
Carl Baldasarra, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
Alan Johnston, Hydratec
Stan Barnes, Dyne Fire Protection Labs
Fire is fast. Fire sprinklers are faster.
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
514 Progress Drive, Suite A
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(443) 863-4464
nfsa.org