Great Plains Fire Suppression Symposium

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | Urbandale, IA

Registration and complimentary lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. Presentations start at 12:00 p.m. and will conclude at 1:00 p.m.

Plan now to attend this free, important and
informative event. Learn from leading industry
experts on how to maximize your fire suppression options. Topics will include:

Hybrid (Nitrogen Water-Mist) Fire Suppression Technology and the new NFPA 770

Learn how this advanced technology of hybrid fire suppression systems is addressing real world applications. Preview of the new NFPA 770 standard from Principal Committee Member, Shawn Mullen, SET, President and Chief Energy Officer of Protex Central, Inc.

NOVEC 1230 Fire Protection Fluid™

Discover how this innovative and environmentally friendly clean agent is protection special hazards throughout the world from Mark Smith, 3M National Marketing Representative.  Plus witness a live full-scale system demonstration discharge!

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MEET THE EXPERTS

Shawn Mullen, SET

A NICET Level IV certified engineering technician in fire alarm and a Level III technician in the special hazards sub-fields, Mullen is a past-president of the Fire Suppression Systems Association and currently serves as Principal Member Representative to the NFPA 770 Hybrid (Water-Mist & Nitrogen) Fire Extinguishing Systems Committee.

Mullen has been active in local and state code development and recently concluded serving his second appointed term on the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Fire Extinguishing Contractors’ Advisory Board. Known as an industry advocate and leader, Shawn has extensive experience in making presentations to the Hawkeye State Fire Inspector’s Association and various other industry associations including the National Fire Protection Association, Criminal Justice Facility Engineers National

Known as an industry advocate and leader, Shawn has extensive experience in making presentations to the Hawkeye State Fire Inspector’s Association and various other industry associations including the National Fire Protection Association, Criminal Justice Facility Engineers National Conference and the 140 Character Conference.

His blog, “Onward & Upward” is closely followed throughout the special hazards fire protection community. He is a graduate of Drake University and is currently serving as President-elect of the Rotary Club of Des Moines.

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Mark C. Smith

Mark has worked in the fire protection industry for over 20 years.

He has specialized for the past several years in Special Hazards suppression systems including; Clean Agents, CO2, Dry Chemical, and Detection & Control Systems, and has held roles in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development with a variety of manufacturers including ANSUL, Chemetron, Badger and Fenwal .  

He is currently the National Marketing Representative for 3M Corporation and is an active member of the Fire Suppression Systems Association.  

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Each attendee will receive a Certificate of Attendance that will detail topics and presenters at the Great Plains Fire Suppression Symposium.

The Certificate may be used by members of different professions who wish to document their attendance at this Symposium for continuing education credit.