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Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm Association

MNAFAA enhances life safety in Minnesota by advocating for effective fire alarm systems and participating in code updates. Open to all industry professionals, the association addresses state and national fire safety codes.

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May 8th 11:30 AM
Annual AHJ Round Table & membership vote

AHJ Round Table
AHJs from many jurisdictions fielding questions from membership.    We encourage and ask membership to forward your AHJ questions for this event to minnesotaafaa@gmail.com   Or as always, use the contacts page to ask a question.

Annual Membership Vote
– Vote to approve draft MNAFAA Bylaws
– Elections of open board positions
– Please submit applications 30 days prior.
– We are interested in Engineer/Designer Member

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Event Details

  • Venue: MN Firefighter Museum & Event Hall
  • Address: 664 22nd Avenue NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
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Advancing Fire Alarm Systems and Safety Codes

Ensuring compliance and innovation in fire alarm systems through expert insights and rigorous adherence to evolving safety codes. Our mission is to promote awareness, education, and best practices for safer communities and better building standards.

  • Focus on key codes: IBC, IFC, IRC, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101
  • Sharing industry Best Practice through Lunch & Learn presentations
  • Memebership Feedback
  • AHJ Round Table Discussions

Participate & Educate

Participate in modification and changes to code and standards at all levels to make buildings safer through proper application of automatic fire alarm systems. Assist in education of all levels of the industry and authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ’s) to properly apply, install, use and maintain automatic fire alarm systems.
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Promote & Communicate

Promote the public need for Fire and Life Safety in Minnesota. Provide a communication network to quickly and accurately identify industry problems, exchange ideas and information for solutions, and organize corrective programs.
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Build Skills & Knowledge

We support professional growth through licensing, certification, and continuing education programs that enhance technical skills and industry competence.
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Become a Member Today

As a fire alarm professional, joining the MNAFAA allows you to:

  • Participate in the development and modifications to codes & standards we use
  • Assist in the education of all levels of the industry and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to properly apply, install, use and maintain automatic fire alarm systems
  • Provide a communication network to quickly and accurately identify industry problems, exchange ideas and information for solutions and organize corrective programs
  • Promote technical competence of the industry through NICET certification and continuing education

 

 

 

 

NICET open discussion & overview
Presented by: Chip Hollis
chollis@nicet.org
888.476.4238,107
www.nicet .org

 

 

 

 

Our members would like to thank Chip Hollis for wonderful presentation and discussion related to NICET.   

A great presentation and open discussion surrounding the approach, understanding, and certification process and how NICET processes are developed. 

  • Testimonials

Our success, echoed by our members

Review member and visitor testimonials of their experience.

As a member of MN AFFA I have been able to create a network of peers in the Fire Alarm Industry. This connection comes is helpful and even necessary sometimes to help navigate some of the challenges of code compliance and interpretation. I would also say that the meetings topics are on point with upcoming trends and challenges as Fire Protection evolves and code compliance changes.
Sunshine Mitlyng Service Manager - Ahern Fire Protection Twin Cities
Attending MN AFAA has been a game-changer for me. The supportive community and expert instructors have not only helped me improve my skills but also boosted my confidence in many ways. The variety of classes and workshops keeps me excited and motivated to learn more each month. I've also made some amazing friends and connections that have enriched my professional life.
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Kelly Kramer CSM, MN - Smart Infrastructure
  • Testimonials

Our success, echoed by our members

Review member and visitor testimonials of their experience.

As a member of MN AFFA I have been able to create a network of peers in the Fire Alarm Industry. This connection comes is helpful and even necessary sometimes to help navigate some of the challenges of code compliance and interpretation. I would also say that the meetings topics are on point with upcoming trends and challenges as Fire Protection evolves and code compliance changes.
Sunshine Mitlyng Service Manager - Ahern Fire Protection Twin Cities
Attending MN AFAA has been a game-changer for me. The supportive community and expert instructors have not only helped me improve my skills but also boosted my confidence in many ways. The variety of classes and workshops keeps me excited and motivated to learn more each month. I've also made some amazing friends and connections that have enriched my professional life.
Link to Linkedin Profile
Kelly Kramer CSM, MN - Smart Infrastructure
The MNAFAA is a statewide association with sole purpose of providing Life Safety for the State of Minnesota. The only not-for-profit association exclusively focused on the fire alarm industry.
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