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SOCIETY OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERSWhat is this event?SFPE's SoCal Chapter holds the annual event for the purpose of funding an academic scholarship as well as providing its members professional development. The day-long event is designed to address a variety of interesting and new topics relating to engineering solutions to fire protection problems. A variety of presentations are provided in the morning and afternoon, with plenty of time in between to network with professional peers. Exhibitors will display their latest technologies and are available for consultation! | Who can sponsor the event?Any company can sponsor the event! We have plenty of spaces available for a wide range of different types of sponsorship level. Sponsors and exhibitors are always advertised leading up to the event and are featured during the event as well. See more information below on how to become a sponsor or an exhibitor. |
fIRE pROTECTION eNGINEERING sYMPOSIUM
Registration Now Open for the 2025 SoCal SFPE Symposium!
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 SoCal SFPE Symposium, taking place on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at the Navy Golf Course Seal Beach, located at 5660 Orangewood Ave, Cypress, CA 90630.
Join fellow fire protection professionals for a full day of technical presentations and networking. This annual event brings together experts from across the field to share insights on emerging topics, evolving codes, and innovative fire and life safety strategies.
Agenda
7:00 – 8:00 Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 Exploring the Office of Fire Safety MOU and Delegated Authority California State University Office of Fire Safety
Campus Fire Marshal Noah Fisher & Deputy Directors Carlos Yado & Mark Davis
9:15 – 10:15 Drivers of Change and Resilience as it relates to Wildfire
Nate Wittasek, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
10:15 – 10:35 Break with Exhibitors / Refreshments
10:35 – 11:35 Bridging the Gap: Fire Protection Design and Insurance Risk Management
Anna Santoro (FM) & Deborah Freeland (A.J. Gallagher)
11:35 – 12:35 Lunch / Raffle / Break with Exhibitors
12:35 – 1:35 2025 Title 24 Code Changes - Part 7 CWUI
Crystal L. Sujeski, Cal Fire/Office of the State Fire Marshall
1:35 – 2:35 A New Standard for Safety: What’s Next for NFPA 855
Mike Nicholas, Hiller
2:35 – 2:50 Break with Exhibitors / Refreshments
2:50 – 3:50 Two for the Price of One: Dual-Purpose Fire Protection Valves in New Data Center
Jonathan Carl, Victaulic Corporation
3:50 – 4:00 Final Thoughts / Last Chance with Exhibitors
Are you interested in joining the Symposium Planning Committee?
Topics from the event included Fire Protection and Life Safety in Special Amusement Buildings, a Performance-Based Design Panel, Office of the State Fire Marshal updates with a focus on Wildland Fire Prevention, Hazardous Materials 101 and Upcoming Code Changes, and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Hazards and Battery Energy Storage System Applications. The program also featured updates from SFPE International, presented by President Bob Libby, and a Cal Poly SLO FPE Program update delivered by Dr. Richard Emberley.
2023 Presentation Topics
Topics from the event included AIM Act Impacts to FP Industry, Trends in Warehouse Automated Storage, LADBS Fire Pump and Tank Inspection and Testing, Honolulu's Marco Polo Fire - Cause and Effect, Mass Timber - What FPE's Should Know, and Two-Way Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance.
2022 Presentation Topics
Topics from the event included Flammable Liquid Storage + AFFF, Commissioning + System Acceptance Testing, Bridging the Gap between Fire Service and Design/Contracting Communities, and Challenges and Advances in Suppression Designs.