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2026 WEBINARS
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 # 50262 Be the Next 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 Next 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
Christopher is the Chief Fire Marshal for the Town of Brighton in Monroe County, New York. He has 29 years of experience as a Chief Fire Marshal and Commercial Building Inspector. He also has over 20 years of fire service experience, achieving the highest rank of Chief of his department. Christopher is President of the New York State Fire Marshal and Inspectors Association and has served various roles in Monroe County Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association. In addition, he holds an associate degree in Fire Protection Technology from Corning Community College and is an adjunct instructor with Monroe Community College and State Fire Instructor for New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. He is the immediate past chairperson the National Fire Protection Association 96 Committee on Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.	April 1st, 2026 \| 1 PM - 3 PM ET & April 15th, 2026 \| 1 PM - 3 PM ET Webinar Series: Commercial Cooking Operation TWO PARTS PART ONE: ICC Course # TBD PART TWO: ICC Course # TBD This is a two part webinar series - when you register you will be registering for both parts. This course will assist code officials design professionals, contractors and builders to understand the codes and standards regulating the installation, initial acceptance testing and maintenance of commercial cooking exhaust hood and fixed fire suppression systems. After this webinar series, attendees will be able to: • Identify and locate the code requirements for commercial cooking exhaust systems • Locate requirements for commercial cooking hood systems • Understand how these systems are designed and how they function • Learn the vital components of these systems and how they are inspected, tested, and maintained. 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
Donna Settle Property Risk Engineering Leader, Gallagher Insurance Donna Settle is a commercial property risk engineering specialist with expertise in storage and logistics, manufacturing, and large healthcare, education, and research campuses. She provides risk engineering services to global clients with complex occupancies, helping to control and minimize total risk costs. Donna acts as a liaison between clients and property insurance carrier engineers to align priorities and stabilize insurance programs.Starting her career as a facilities engineer in 1993, Donna joined Gallagher in 2020. She has worked with Rockwell Space Operations, FM Global, Zurich, and Marsh, gaining experience in property loss prevention, risk analysis, and loss investigation. Her diverse roles enable her to translate technical recommendations into actionable solutions.Donna earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Lamar University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. In addition to URMIA, CCFS, and PRIMA, she is a member of NFPA, NSPE, and SFPE.	April 22nd, 2026 \| 1 PM - 2 PM ET Hidden Hazards in Campus Storage: What Risk Managers Miss ICC Course # 50637 From theaters to archives to athletic storage rooms, campus spaces frequently accumulate materials arranged in ways that unintentionally increase fire risk. This session demystifies storage hazards and commodity classifications using straightforward, accessible language. Participants will learn how to spot high‑risk arrangements, understand why certain materials behave differently in a fire, and identify corrective actions that require minimal cost but significantly reduce exposure. The content is designed for risk managers who interact regularly with facilities, housing, athletics, and auxiliary operations. As a result of this experience, the audience will identify storage setups that elevate campus fire risk, classify common campus materials into broad risk categories, and implement straightforward improvements to reduce loss exposure. REGISTER HERE
Brendan Delaney CEO, Aetheron Solutions LLC Brendan Delaney is a seasoned wireless telecommunications leader and safety advocate dedicated to enhancing the connectivity and security of the built environment. As the CEO of Aetheron Solutions, he leads with a focus on delivering cutting-edge in-building wireless solutions that bridge the gap between commercial connectivity and critical safety requirements.In addition to his corporate leadership, Brendan serves as the Content Committee Chair for the Safer Buildings Coalition’s (SBC) School & Campus Safety Work Group. In this volunteer capacity, he leads a committee of volunteers executing on initiatives to develop best practices and educational resources that support stakeholders working to ensure safe campuses and schools with a focus on ensuring first responders and occupants have reliable, life-saving communications.With over two decades of experience in the wireless industry – including a public safety and commercial wireless deployments in major school and government campuses – Brendan brings a deep technical understanding of how wireless and network technology can bolster safety and emergency response on modern campuses.	June 17th, 2026 \| 1 PM - 1:30 PM ET The Critical Role of ERCES and Reliable 911 Access in the Campus Life Safety Ecosystem ICC Course # 51066 In an emergency, a campus building’s greatest vulnerability isn't always apparent and can't be drilled for the efficiency required to move students and faculty out of the building, it's often the "dead zones" for both first responder radios and cellular 911 calls. When communication fails, the entire life-safety chain breaks. This session, hosted by the Safer Buildings Coalition, addresses what an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) public safety radio enhancement system is and what the requirements are. We will also explore why modern construction materials often act as shields against essential wireless signals and how these "dead zones" delay emergency response times. Attendees will learn how ERCES functions not as a standalone luxury or check-box on a code compliance audit, but as a critical complement to traditional fire alarm and signaling systems. We will discuss the evolving role of indoor cellular coverage as a life-safety requirement, allowing an additional line of communications for first responders and ensuring that students and staff can initiate the first link in the life safety communication chain: the 911 call. Finally we will address what steps a campus can take, how to identify a competent partner, as well as resources for the community to learn more and get support in the future. REGISTER HERE

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