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Partners in Prevention and Community Risk Reduction is the primary theme and cornerstone event of this annual conference.

Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction is a key function of many fire departments around the country with the primary goal of educating the public on fire safety, code compliance, and fire prevention strategies.

Here's a quick breakdown of what makes this conference so impactful:

Core Focus
• Community Risk Reduction (CRR): A proactive strategy to identify and mitigate risks before emergencies occur
• Fire Prevention Education: Empowering communities with knowledge to prevent fires and survive them if they happen
• Firefighter Safety & Wellness: Highlighted through the “Everyone Goes Home” campaign, emphasizing mental and physical health for first responders

What the Conference Offers
• Unified Resources: Tools, training, expert insights, and networking—all in one place, under one roof
• Professional Development: Sessions designed to enhance both personal and professional growth
• Collaborative Spirit: Encouraging departments and individuals to work together for greater impact

Lunch and Learn with the State of Ohio Fire Marshal
• Interactive Format: Direct engagement with the State Fire Marshal and his team.
• Ohio Fire Code Updates: Get insider knowledge on upcoming changes and how they’ll be implemented.
• Regional Relevance: Tailored discussions based on local needs and challenges.

This isn’t just a conference — it’s a movement. It’s about building safer communities, supporting those who protect them, and fostering innovation in prevention strategies. If you're attending or involved, you're part of something that truly saves lives and strengthens neighborhoods.

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Welcome to the Annual Conference and Expo

Fire and Building Code Officials & AHJs, Fire Service Professionals, Security & Law Enforcement, Maintenance & Operations Staff, Administrators & Facility Managers

These professionals are tasked with balancing multiple responsibilities—fire safety, protection systems, code compliance, training, and emergency response. Our sessions deliver the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to successfully manage these challenges.

Campus-based occupancies often have unique challenges and represent a wide range of facilities, from business and industrial campuses to the nearly 5,000 educational institutions.

What You’ll Gain By Participating:
A central focus of the event is fire service operations, fire and building codes, and AHJ training. Participants will gain a deep understanding of:
• How codes are applied and enforced
• The function and maintenance of fire protection systems
• The legal aspects of code compliance
• Best practices for managing unique and complex operations
• Commitment to Firefighter Safety

Our education division, The Fire Code Academy, ensures all presentations deliver high-quality training led by experienced professionals, including fire protection engineers, system designers, code enforcement officers, fire marshals, and community risk reduction specialists.

Through expert instruction and practical insights, The Fire Code Academy's oversite of the Life Safety Forum ensures our attendees receive the professional knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in their communities.

This conference is designed for those professionals in the life safety and fire protection career fields.

Our attendees return year after year because they know this conference delivers what they need most:
• Practical Solutions – Tools and resources to solve real-world challenges.
• Relevant Training – Timely topics that keep knowledge up to date.
• Affordable Value – High-quality education at a cost that makes sense.
• Peer Connections – Networking with professionals from across the country and around the world.

Whether your goal is to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or find smarter, more cost-effective ways to do your job, you’ll discover countless reasons to join us at this highly rated conference and expo.

Why is this a "Must-Attend Event?":
• Each year, nearly 500 professionals from around the world make this conference a must-attend event.
• Our mission is simple: to deliver high-quality education, cutting-edge technology insights, and unmatched networking opportunities.
• With a multi-day, multi-track format, attendees enjoy a self-directed learning experience that includes: expert-led education sessions, interactive discussion forums, and technology demonstrations & presentations
• Our unique presentation structure ensures every participant can tailor the conference to their professional goals while gaining the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed. 

For our 20th Anniversary Conference we opened with Lorraine Carli, Vice President for Outreach & Advocacy at NFPA to discuss the NFPA Ecosystem and connections.

The NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem™ is a framework that identifies the components that must work together to minimize risk and help prevent loss, injuries, and death from fire, electrical, and other hazards for the fire service, private organizations, campuses and businesses. Click here to Learn more about Lorraine's visit to our 20th Annual Conference.  

 

BEST EDUCATIONAL VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR SPENT!

 

We recognize that budgets are tight and training dollars must be spent wisely. That’s why this conference is consistently ranked among the best of its kind—delivering exceptional value at an affordable cost.

Unlike other events, we offer:
• Discounted savings for attendees
• Low registration and reasonable hotel rates
• Through our scholarship opportunities, we offer confidential financial assistance for organizations facing economic challenges

Each year, we keep prices low without sacrificing quality, ensuring you receive the training and education you need to keep fire prevention and code enforcement proactive, not reactive. Even as costs rise, we remain committed to protecting our attendees from inflation while providing world-class learning opportunities. 

 

Attendees receive two days of education, breaks, lunch, hospitality and more...  

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Plan on joining us, we saved you a seat at the table !!

    

  

  

  

  

 

 

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Certificates Awarded for Two Days of Continuing Education Training

Firefighter and Fire Inspector Continuing Education. The Expo is one of the larger training and educational gatherings that providing a valuable resource for: Fire Code Officials, Firefighters, Fire Inspectors, Building Officials, Fire Protection & Construction-Related Professionals, Campus Safety Professionals, and many others. It is a fact that code officials, building inspectors, design professionals, and others look to The Fire Code Academy and The Life Safety Forum to enhance their skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's challenging world.

Please consult your local jurisdiction regarding their acceptance of this conference as continuing education/training to meet any re-certification and renewal requirements.

We will be awarding training certificates showing two days of training & education (14 Hours).

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Ohio Certified Firefighters and Fire Safety Inspectors - Programs offered through our Fire Code Academy meet and/or exceeded the continuing education requirements as set fourth in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) for Ohio certified firefighters and fire safety inspectors.

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2025 Campus Fire Department Symposium

Does your Campus have its own Fire Department?

Are you a small Fire Department with the response area covering a College or University?

Do you rely on students as part of your Fire/Rescue response?

If you can answer yes to one of more of these questions, then plan on attending this event and participating in the Campus Fire Department Symposium.

We received several requests for programming specifically for Campus Fire Departments and/or those departments who respond onto campus and rely on students as part of their emergency response staffing. 

Previous Participating Campuses

Clemson University Fire Department
New Mexico State University Fire Department

Purdue University Fire Department
University of California at Davis Fire Department
University of California at Santa Cruz Fire Department
University of Connecticut Fire Department
University of Notre Dame Fire Department

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What are people are saying about our conferences and services? 

"AS A UNIVERSITY VICE-PRESIDENT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CONFERENCE TO ALL WHO HAVE A DEDICATED AND VESTED INTEREST IN KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE AND PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES".
- R. M. Norman; Senior Vice President for Finance/Business Services - Miami University (ret)

"YOU FOLKS DO AN AWESOME JOB. I WAS PROUD TO BE PART OF YOUR ANNUAL EVENT - GOOD LUCK"
- Tonya Hoover; State Fire Marshal - California (ret.) / Deputy United States Fire Administrator

"TRAINING AND EDUCATION IS PARAMOUNT TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR MISSION. THIS CONFERENCE PROVIDES ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS".
- Robert R. Rielage; State Fire Marshal Ohio (ret)

"IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE BEEN PART OF THIS PARAMOUNT EVENT. THE PRESENTERS YOU HAVE HERE THIS WEEK ARE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROVIDED FOR A GREAT CONFERENCE".
- James Lee Witt; FEMA Director appointed under President Bill Clinton

"THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SO MANY PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL."

"I ENCOURAGE ALL FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE INSPECTORS TO ATTEND, GREAT JOB!"
- Glenn A. Gaines; Former Acting United States Fire Administrator

"ONE OF THE MOST ORGANIZED AND WELL RAN EVENTS I HAVE ATTENDED. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE MADE THE TRIP UP THERE, FROM TEXAS".
- David Giordano; Fire Chief, College Station, Texas - Home of TEXAS A&M University

"NOBODY DOES IT BETTER WHEN ORGANIZING PROGRAMS SUCH AS THIS".

"OHIO'S FIRE SERVICE MUST BE PROUD TO HOST THIS GREAT CONFERENCE IN OUR GREAT STATE"

- Michael P. Bell, State Fire Marshal Ohio (ret)

"I HAVE HEARD NOTHING BUT POSITIVE COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION, YOUR PROGRAMS, TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES".
- Kelvin J. Cochran, United States Fire Administrator appointed under President Barack Obama

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  Additional Attendee Comments

"GRAND SLAM EVERY YEAR!"

"IN THIS REGION OF UNITED STATES, YOU CAN'T FIND A BETTER TRAINING EVENT"

"I'M NEW TO CODE ENFORCMENT, THIS CONFERENCE IS WHAT I NEEDED"

"I HAVE BEEN TO EVERY CONFERENCE YOU HAVE HOSTED AND THEY ONLY GET BETTER"

"I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS PRESENTING"

"EXCELLENT-KNOWLEDGEABLE PRESENTERS!"

"AS AN EXHIBITOR I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SHOW EVERY YEAR!"

"ALL OF MY STAFF HAVE ATTENDED OVER THE YEARS AND EACH YEAR IT GETS BETTER'

"I'VE BEEN TO MANY CAMPUS SAFETY EVENTS, THIS ONE OUTSHINES THE OTHERS"

"WELL WORTH THE COST" - "YOU TREAT YOUR PRESENTERS WELL"

"AWESOME KEY-NOTE ADDRESS" - "SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!"

"YOU ALWAYS DO A GREAT JOB!!" - "GREAT LOCATION"

"EXCELLENT VARITY OF TOPICS AND DISCUSSIONS!"

"THE ONE-STOP-SHOP CONCEPT HAS MADE THIS CONFERENCE WORTH THE COST AND TRIP"

"MOST WELL ROUNDED CONFERENCE FOR THE COLLEGE CAMPUS WE HAVE ATTENDED"

"YOUR STAFF IS ALWAYS SO HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY"

"I RECOMMEND THIS CONFERENCE FOR ALL CAMPUS SAFETY PROFESSIONALS"

"SOME OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC SPEAKERS I HAVE SEEN AT A FIRE CODE CONFERENCE"

"DON'T CHANGE A THING!!"

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Life Safety Forum Conference Team
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