Michigan Fire Inspectors Society

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info:fpw.org.

MFIS is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Chargeinto Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices everytime you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

What a great way to close out our conference! Thank you to Edward Cann for an engaging session on leadership, teamwork and self-improvement and for challenging us all to become stronger team members and leaders.

Thank you to Jennifer Conklin and Ed DeMaagd of Walk for the Red for an important session on occupational cancer prevention in the fire service and for sharing exposure-reduction strategies and resources for firefighters and their families.

Congratulations to Tavis Millerov on being elected President of the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society! We look forward to his leadership and continued commitment to MFIS and the fire prevention community.

Thank you to Brene Ball for showing us how AI can enhance fire prevention, public education and CRR programs. We appreciate the practical ideas for using AI responsibly to improve content, outreach, data analysis and efficiency.

Thank you to Douglas Miller of Michigan Medical Gas for highlighting medical gas systems as a Community Risk Reduction priority and helping attendees better recognize hidden life-safety risks and inspection red flags.

Congratulations to Ted Jensen, recipient of the MFIS Fire Inspector of the Year Award! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to fire prevention and safety. Well deserved, Ted!

Thank you again to Chris Wolf and Mitch Clark for taking us to the next level with Firestop 201: Pe*******on Firestop and sharing practical guidance on UL-listed systems, compliant installations and common red flags.

Thank you to Chris Wolf and Mitch Clark of Hilti North America for presenting Firestop 101: Basic Inspection and giving attendees practical guidance for recognizing common firestop issues and potential deficiencies in the field.