Fire Pumps: Always Something New!

Topic: Fire Pumps: Always Something New!

Date: June 12, 2023

Location: The Grand - 4101 E Willow St - Long Beach, CA

Speaker: Todd A. Stephens 

NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL CALL-IN OPTION

Meeting Flyer: SOCAL SFPE June Meeting Flyer

11:15 - 11:30 AM: Check-in & Networking

11:30 - 11:45 AM: Chapter Business 

11:45 - 1:00 PM: Key Note Presentation

Description: 

What you will learn:

• Common mistakes made by engineers, contractors, and building owners/managers
• What to look for when evaluating existing and new fire pump installations
• Tricks (or honest mistakes?) that can dupe inspectors during commissioning
• Latest fire pump, controller, and driver technologies including variable speed pumps, when to use?
• Diesel vs. electric – how this argument has been changing lately
• Common mistakes in reading annual fire pump test reports; what to look for and what to do if…
• Fire pump problems and useful service life –replace or repair?
• Common Repairs Do’s and Don’ts (including but inspector, this part is exactly the same as the pump brand’s part)

Biography: 

Todd has over 20 years of experience in the fire pump industry. He is currently VP of Sales for SoCal with the Brown Company; manufacturers’ representative for Aurora, Fairbanks Morse, Edwards, TIgerflow, and Nijhuis Fire Pump brands in CA, ID, NV, MT, and WY. As manufacturers’ representative, Todd is involved in the entire fire pump life cycle – from conceptual design, specification, execution, installation, commissioning, maintenance, replacement, troubleshooting, and repairs. Covering all of SoCal, he’s seen it all and can share a multitude of experiences. Todd holds a bachelor’s in environmental science from Humboldt State University and was a staff scientist involved with environmental assessments and remediation. He also completed the Certified in Plumbing Design Certificate at San Francisco City College, and is factory trained by several pump, controller and engine manufacturers. Todd is passionate about teaching; he used to demonstrate science concepts at the Discovery Science Center in Costa Mesa and has continued with that passion ever since. Nfpa20.com