Fire Facts - Maryland 2026
About this Event
Fire Facts 2026 Educational Seminar: Maryland NFPA 72 & Life Safety Codes
About This Event
Are you ready to translate complex fire codes into practical, field-ready guidance?
Join Encore Fire Protection for Fire Facts 2026, an established, high-impact educational seminar series designed explicitly for local life-safety professionals. This rigorous, code-driven seminar breaks down complex National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards—with a primary focus on NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)—and converts them into actionable rules you can use in your everyday work.
Led by seasoned life safety subject-matter experts and featured guest co-speakers Rich Segethy and Matt Meyers, this one-day event is built to provide maximum value, clear answers to confusing field rules, and premier networking opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
This event serves the local Maryland fire protection and enforcement community, including:
- Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) & Regional Fire Marshals
- Code Officials & Town Inspectors
- Fire Alarm Installers & System Designers
- Electrical and System Engineers
- Life-Safety Facility Managers
Why Register?
- Expert Instruction: Learn directly from industry leaders as they cover critical NFPA updates, real-world acceptance testing procedures, and compliance best practices.
- 100% Free of Cost: In our commitment to supporting the local life safety community, registration, attendance, and all materials are entirely free.
- Complimentary Catered Lunch: Enjoy a free catered lunch and morning refreshments while networking and collaborating with peer code officials and industry colleagues.
- Post-Event Resources: Don’t worry about frantically copying down slides. A full PDF of all presentation and seminar instructional materials will be emailed directly to you the following week.
2026 SPEAKERS
Rich Sigethy
Rich Sigethy is Director of Vendor Relations at Encore Fire Protection with decades of experience in fire alarm and life safety systems. He brings a practical, code-focused perspective grounded in real-world project work.
Matt Meyers
Matt Meyers is a fire alarm and life safety subject-matter expert at Encore Fire Protection, known for translating NFPA code requirements into clear, field-ready guidance.
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, you'll walk away with valuable insights to help you stay current and code compliant.
PARKING
Please park in the lot directly outside the building. The class is on the first floor down the main hallway and then to the left.
📝 Registration is now open and will remain available until Sept 18th — or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first. Limited spaces available — so don’t wait!
Do you still have questions? Contact Daniel Krulan ([email protected]) for more details!
Video and Pictures from previous events...
(Please note the the State of Maryland does not currently offer CEUs for this training)
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
Doors Open / Sign In (no early entry prior to 8:30am)
🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome / Opening
Host: Daniel Krulan
🕑: 09:15 AM
Session 1 - NFPA 72 - Installation
Host: RIch Sigethy / Matt Meyers
🕑: 10:30 AM
BREAK 1
🕑: 10:40 AM
Session 2 - NFPA 72 - Inspection
Host: Rich Sigethy / Matt Meyers
🕑: 12:00 PM
LUNCH - PROVIDED
🕑: 12:45 PM
Session 3 - NFPA 72 - Emerging Topics
Host: Rich Sigethy / Matt Meyers
🕑: 02:00 PM
Closing / Evaluations
Host: Daniel Krulan
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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