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2026 WEBINARS
Nicole Sanders Lead for Public Education, UL Research Institution Jennifer Williams Public Education Advisory Committee, Member	January 21st, 2026 \| 1 PM - 2 PM ET From Fire Dynamics to Safer Campuses: Applying Research to Prevention ICC Course # 49871 Today’s fire service relies on scientific research to improve training, fireground operations, and codes and standards. Yet, a gap remains in applying this same evidence-based understanding to public fire safety education—especially within complex environments like college and university campuses. Campus fire safety professionals play a critical role in bridging this gap. Historically, outreach efforts often depended on static or outdated messaging. Today, with advances in fire dynamics research, members of the fire service can deliver more engaging and effective education rooted in science. By leveraging findings from UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute and real-world operational data, campus fire safety leaders can translate cutting-edge knowledge about fire behavior and response into practical, relatable guidance for students, staff, and facility managers. This session will help participants turn fireground insights into clear, research-backed safety messages tailored for the campus community. Through interactive activities and implementation strategies, attendees will learn to communicate evidence-based practices that reduce fire risk, slow fire growth, and improve both occupant safety and firefighter effectiveness. Ideal for campus fire marshals, safety educators, emergency managers, and public information officers, this program equips participants with the tools to foster a stronger culture of fire safety across campus communities. REGISTER HERE
John DeLaHunt Assistant Director, Safety & Risk Management, University of Texas San Antonio John DeLaHunt has managed EHS and risk in higher education since 1989. At Colorado College, he launched a comprehensive EHS program. At The University of Texas at San Antonio, he serves as the university's Risk Manager, and manages occupational safety and environmental programs related to air quality and hazardous building component abatement.Mr. DeLaHunt holds a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from Colorado College, and an MBA in finance and management from University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. He is an NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.	February 11th, 2026 \| 1 PM - 2 PM ET Hazardous Building Materials and Fire Department Pre-Planning ICC Course # 49908 Many institutions of higher education have programs to mitigate hazardous building materials (asbestos, e.g.) in existing buildings. Some fire departments have hard experience about attacking fires in asbestos-containing buildings, but many do not. NFPA standards for fire incident preplanning do not take these materials into account. This presentation will lay out the scope of hazardous building materials in legacy structures, and propose a crosswalk for those to pre-planning efforts. Attendees will Understand where hazardous building materials may be present, understand NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning and be encouraged to consider a challenge to integrate hazardous building materials into fire pre-plans. REGISTER HERE
Elisabeth K. Maede PMH-BC, RN, Riverside University Health System Elisabeth K. Maede, PMH-BC, RN is a Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) nurse with extensive experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care across emergency and inpatient settings. Elisabeth's focus is on translating behavioral risk assessment, communication, and situational awareness into practical, systems-level frameworks that support safety for patients, staff, and first responders.	March 25th, 2026 \| 1 PM - 2 PM ET Objective Before Subjective: A Rapid Behavioral Risk Assessment Tool for Fire and Campus Safety ICC Course # TBD Be the First Human in the Room Behavioral emergencies are among the most unpredictable and dangerous calls faced by fire officials and campus safety teams, yet many responders receive limited training on how escalation develops in real time. This session provides a clear, actionable framework for rapidly assessing behavioral risk during high-stress encounters. Participants will be introduced to the De-Escalation Window Triad, a timing-based model that clarifies when the opportunity for calming intervention is open, when it is narrowing, and when safety-driven containment must take precedence. Participants will also learn the Objective Before Subjective Assessment Card, a rapid field tool that identifies crises through observable, objective indicators rather than interpretation or assumption. These indicators include eye behavior, body stance, autonomic stress cues, vocal patterns, orientation, and movement. Together, these tools support confident, disciplined decision-making while reducing unnecessary escalation. Through real-world case examples and frontline experience, participants will learn how to be the first human in the room—establishing presence and regulation early—while remaining prepared to transition decisively to safety measures as conditions change. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify observable, objective indicators of behavioral escalation using a rapid field assessment tool, reducing reliance on subjective interpretation during high-risk encounters. Differentiate between phases of the De-Escalation Window Triad to determine when calming interventions are appropriate and when safety-driven containment is required. Apply timing-based decision-making principles to behavioral emergencies in order to improve responder safety, scene stability, and outcome predictability. Demonstrate how early presence and regulation—being the first human in the room—function as operational skills that support risk reduction without delaying necessary safety actions. REGISTER HERE
Aaron Johnson Executive Director at International Firestop Council Aaron has over twenty years of experience in fire protection, life safety, and code compliance. He began his career in the fire service, rising through the ranks to become Fire Marshal. Today, he serves as Executive Director of the International Firestop Council, leading initiatives that advance fire and smoke containment in building construction. Through research, education, and code development, he works to strengthen safety standards and testing practices. His commitment to improving fire protection continues to shape policies and raise awareness of the vital role firestopping plays in preventing the spread of fire and smoke.	April 8th, 2026 \| 1 PM - 2 PM ET Special Inspection of Firestopping: as required by IBC Chapter 17 ICC Course # 50042 This course introduces the special inspection of firestopping as required by IBC Chapter 17, focusing on the critical role firestopping plays in containing fire, smoke, and toxic gases. Participants will learn the fundamentals of firestopping systems, including penetrations, joints, and perimeter barriers, and review the provisions of Section 1705.17. The course covers inspector qualifications, types of inspections, and key materials and testing standards such as ASTM and UL listings. Practical guidance on inspection processes, documentation, and handling non-compliance will be provided. By the end, attendees will be prepared to apply inspection techniques that ensure code compliance and enhance life safety in the built environment. Attendees will understand firestopping fundamentals, interpret IBC Chapter 17 Requirements for Special Inspections, recognize firestopping materials and compliance standards and be able to apply inspection techniques to ensure code compliance. REGISTER HERE

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