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.

Lunch & Learn, March 12th 2026. Presentation/Discussion - 2020 MN Fire Code, 2024 (IFC) & Projected 2026 codes.

Presenter Dan Morehead

Event Details

Speaker:

Dan Morehead | Technology System Designer

952-564-5844
dan.morehead@callmtg.com

Board Member MNAFAA
2026 Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association Code Committee
NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems
Over 25 years in the fire alarm industry

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.

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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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

Our members would like to thank Larry for his interactive presentation.

Larry D. Rietz, SET, CFPS

Vice President

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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.

Kelly Kramer CSM, MN - Smart Infrastructure