Austin Association of Facility & Maintenance Engineers
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central
The best part is the hands on portion. You will practice using an extinguisher in a controlled setting so you can feel the real handle pressure, sweep pattern, and discharge time. That real world practice builds confidence, helps the PASS steps stick, and makes you far more prepared to act quickly and safely if a fire ever happens.
We will conduct live fire practice and extinguishing the fire, weather permitting. Live fire will be dependent on wind and weather
Instructors:
Jason Van Pelt
Navy Veteran | Fire-Life Safety Sales
Jason Van Pelt is a Navy veteran with 34 years in the fire-life safety industry. Starting as an apprentice, he worked his way up and now holds RME-I and backflow certifications. With 13 years dedicated to life safety inspections, he has extensive knowledge of fire extinguishers and suppression systems. Committed to education, he emphasizes the importance of proper equipment function to save lives.
Russell Walker
Fire Protection Specialist | Fire-Life Safety Inspector
Russell Walker is a fire protection professional with 13 years of experience in the industry. He holds certifications in fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, as well as backflow testing, hydrant inspection and testing, and kitchen hood and suppression systems. Russell brings a broad, field-tested perspective to fire extinguisher training, with a strong focus on practical readiness, proper equipment function, and helping teams respond safely and effectively during an emergency.
Registration fees:
- $40.00 for Engineer & Property Manager members
- $50.00 for Vendor members
- $65.00 for Guests who are not members (does not apply to vendors on wait list)
- Walk-ins day of event will be charged $10 late registration fee
- 48 hour cancellation notice required for refund
| 3/26/2026 |    |