This class provides a comprehensive introduction to Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) in the fire protection industry, focusing on their purpose and common applications. Participants will explore key definitions and concepts essential to understanding PRD functionality and usage. The class delves into the installation requirements outlined in NFPA standards covering PRDs and related system components. Attendees will also learn practical installation techniques to address common challenges and ensure proper setup. Additionally, this class addresses acceptance testing procedures and ITM requirements for systems equipped with these types of devices. At the conclusion of this class, attendees will gain understanding into installation, troubleshooting, and testing of PRDs and the critical role they have in system performance.
District 1
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
UA 669 JATC
14325 NE Airport Way-Suite #115
Portland, OR 97230
District 2
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 350
1110 Greg Street
Sparks, NV 89431
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
UA Local 447
Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center
8750 Younger Creek Drive
Sacramento, CA 95828
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 3
April 26, 2025
7:00 AM
Pipefitters Local 469
2950 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
April 26, 2025
8:00 AM
1113 3rd St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 4
April 12, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Pipefitters Local 208
6350 N. Broadway
Denver, CO
*8 hrs. Con ED*
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Pipefitters Local 208
6350 N. Broadway
Denver, CO
*8 hrs. Con ED*
District 5
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
IBEW- North Texas Electrical Center
680 W. Tarrant Rd.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
District 7
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 91
124 West Park Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35211
District 8
May 17, 2025
8:00 am
Mechanical Trades Institute
6120 Purdue Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30336
District 9
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
World Wide Stages
5000 Northfield Lane #400
SpringHill, TN 37174
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Plumbers Local 17
4229 Prescott Road
Memphis, TN 38118
June 28, 2025
8:00 am
Engineers Local 9
1833 Hwy. 305 N
(exit 52 off I-75)
Niota, TN 37826
This class provides a comprehensive introduction to Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) in the fire protection industry, focusing on their purpose and common applications. Participants will explore key definitions and concepts essential to understanding PRD functionality and usage. The class delves into the installation requirements outlined in NFPA standards covering PRDs and related system components. Attendees will also learn practical installation techniques to address common challenges and ensure proper setup. Additionally, this class addresses acceptance testing procedures and ITM requirements for systems equipped with these types of devices. At the conclusion of this class, attendees will gain understanding into installation, troubleshooting, and testing of PRDs and the critical role they have in system performance.
District 11
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 99
406 Eldorado RD.
Bloomington, IL 61704
*8 hrs. Con Ed*
April 26 , 2025
8:00 am
Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf (Salon B)
1777 Isle PKWY | Bettendorf, IA 52722
*8 hours CON ED*
District 12
April 26, 2025
8:00 am EST
Local 502
2335 Millers Dr.
Louisville, KY 40216
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
May 17, 2025
8:00 am CST
Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront
600 North 4th St.
Paducah, KY 42001
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 13
April 12, 2025
8:00 am CST
University of Southern Indiana
Griffin Center Meeting Room A
8600 University BLVD.
Evansville, IN 47712
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
UA Local 440
1521 Brookville Crossing Way
Meeting Hall
Indianapolis, IN 46239
District 14
April 26th, 2025
8:00 am
Local 42 Plumbers & Steamfitters
187 Woodlawn Ave.
Norwalk, OH 44857
District 15
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 601
6310 Town Center Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
*8 hrs. Con Ed*
District 16
April 12, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Local 85 Training Center
6705 Weiss St.
Saginaw, MI 48603
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Local 333 Training Center
16180 National PKWY
Lansing, MI 48906
District 17
April 5, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Inn at Fox Chase
3327 St. Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
District 18
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 5 JATC
5000 Forbes Blvd
Lanham, MD 20706
District 19
April 5, 2025
8:00 am
Training Site
3651 California Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
April 19, 2025
8:00 am
Local 17
451 Little Britain Rd.
Newburgh, NY 12550
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Training Site
3651 California Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
This class provides a comprehensive introduction to Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) in the fire protection industry, focusing on their purpose and common applications. Participants will explore key definitions and concepts essential to understanding PRD functionality and usage. The class delves into the installation requirements outlined in NFPA standards covering PRDs and related system components. Attendees will also learn practical installation techniques to address common challenges and ensure proper setup. Additionally, this class addresses acceptance testing procedures and ITM requirements for systems equipped with these types of devices. At the conclusion of this class, attendees will gain understanding into installation, troubleshooting, and testing of PRDs and the critical role they have in system performance.
District 21
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 598 Training Center
1328 N. Road 28
Pasco, WA 99301
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
May 31, 2025
8:00 am
Local 44 Plumbers & Pipefitters
3915 East Main Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 22
April 26, 2026
8:00 am
Local 709
12140 Rivera Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
May 15, 2025
8:00 am
Union Pipe Trades Training Center
8616 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 23
April 5, 2025
8:00 am
Steamfitters & Plumbers
Local 464
3375 Oak View Dr.
Omaha, NE 68144
*8 Hrs. Con Ed*
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 33
2501 Bell Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50321
*8 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 25
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 669
2945 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
This class provides a comprehensive introduction to Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) in the fire protection industry, focusing on their purpose and common applications. Participants will explore key definitions and concepts essential to understanding PRD functionality and usage. The class delves into the installation requirements outlined in NFPA standards covering PRDs and related system components. Attendees will also learn practical installation techniques to address common challenges and ensure proper setup. Additionally, this class addresses acceptance testing procedures and ITM requirements for systems equipped with these types of devices. At the conclusion of this class, attendees will gain understanding into installation, troubleshooting, and testing of PRDs and the critical role they have in system performance.
District 26
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Elks Lodge
353 S. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
VFW Post 10352
16035 Waverly dr.,
Houston, TX 77032
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
VFW Post
978 US-79
Rockdale, TX 76567
District 27
March 22, 2025
8:00 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton
333 Madonna Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
September 27, 2025
8:00 am
Local 246
1303 N. Rabe Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
District 28
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:00 AM
Holiday Inn
75 37th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 55904
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, March 7, 2025
7:00 AM
Holiday Inn
3803 13th Ave. S.
Fargo, ND 58103
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, March 14, 2025
7:00 AM
Wood Lake Meeting Center
210 Woodlake Dr.
Rochester, MN 55904
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, March 21, 2025
7:00 AM
Holiday Inn Suites Airport
2040 West Russell St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, March 28, 2025
7:00 AM
Duluth Labor Temple
2002 London Rd.
Duluth, MN 55812
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, April 11, 2025
7:00 AM
Holiday Inn
3903 State St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
*10 hours CON ED*
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00 AM
The Box Elder Event Center
631 Watiki Way
Box Elder, SD 57719
*10 hours CON ED*
District 29
April 26, 2025
8:00 AM (Eastern)
Lifeplex / Fitness Forum
2855 Miller DR., Suite #101
Plymouth, IN 46563
District 30
April 26, 2025
8:00 am EST
UA Local 625
3601 James Avenue
Charleston, WV 25387
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
April 26, 2025
7:00 am EST
Local 392 Training Center
1300 Century Circle North
Cincinnati, OH 45246
*6 Hrs. Con Ed*
This class provides a comprehensive introduction to Pressure Regulating Devices (PRDs) in the fire protection industry, focusing on their purpose and common applications. Participants will explore key definitions and concepts essential to understanding PRD functionality and usage. The class delves into the installation requirements outlined in NFPA standards covering PRDs and related system components. Attendees will also learn practical installation techniques to address common challenges and ensure proper setup. Additionally, this class addresses acceptance testing procedures and ITM requirements for systems equipped with these types of devices. At the conclusion of this class, attendees will gain understanding into installation, troubleshooting, and testing of PRDs and the critical role they have in system performance.
District 31
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 400
2700 Northridge Dr.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
*8 hrs. Con Ed*
District 32
May 17, 2025
8:00 am
Mid-County Fire Protection
184 North Business Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
District 33
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
2323 Westbrooke Dr.
Columbus, OH 43228
District 34
April 12, 2025
8:00 am
UA Local 7
18 Avis Drive
Latham, NY 12110
April 19, 2025
8:00 am
Local 267
150 Midler Park Drive
Syracuse, NY 13206
District 36
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
AFSCME District Council 83
161 Patchway Road
Duncansville, PA
April 26, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Local 449
230Wise Road
Harmony, PA 16037
District 39
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Local 441 Training Center
4646 W. Kellog Dr.
Wichita, KS 67209
District 40
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Utah Career Center
640 N. Billy Mitchell Rd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
District 41
April 26, 2025
8:00 am
Eastern Connecticut Fire School
1 Fire School Road
Willimantic, CT 06226
Conducted in cooperation with the Copper Development Association, this introductory soldering and brazing course covers the fundamental techniques of joining copper tubes and fittings, emphasizing the basics of heat application, material preparation, and safety practices. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating secure, leak-free joints, laying the foundation for further skill development in sprinkler system installation and maintenance practices.
District 13
January 25, 2025
UA Local 440
1521 Brookville Crossing Way
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(Lab #6 – Park and enter at south end)
Note:
This class will be limited to 25 participants and will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. Those interested must RSVP to Brian Downey at bdowney@jatc.org
This course provides an in-depth exploration of NFPA 14, 2024. It is designed to introduce attendees to the structure of NFPA 14 and review each chapter of the standard. Class will start by discussing the scope and purpose of NFPA 14. Next, a thorough review the definitions used throughout the standard and insight to how they have evolved over recent editions. Following this, attendees will examine the requirements for water supplies and underground piping for standpipe systems. Continuing, the group will research applicable system components, hardware, and installation criteria for standpipe systems. The course will conclude with a review of design and plan calculation chapters, as well as system acceptance, modifications, maritime systems, and standpipe inspection, testing, and maintenance.
District 27
January 11, 2025
8:00 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton
333 Madonna Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
*5 Hrs. Con Ed*
This 5-hour class provides students with basic life support and first aid skills as well as CPR Training.
District 27
January 25, 2025
8:00 am
Local 246
1303 N. Rabe Ave.
Fresno, CA 93727
Deadline 01/15/2025
RSVP with Dan Kay @209-986-7995 or Gerald Cox @559-646-4224
SPACE LIMITED
This class will be led by the regional Spears representative who will begin by explaining the proper material handling and storage of CPVC pipe and fittings. Next, will be an in-depth review of the manufacturer’s installation manual with a concentration on the steps required to properly join CPVC pipe and fittings. Following this discussion, the class will explore the different requirements involving hanging and supporting CPVC piping in real-world applications. The lecture will wrap up with a comprehensive overview of the best practices associated with CPVC piping installations. Following the classroom portion, the day will conclude with a hands-on element where once complete a Spears certificate of attendance will be issued.
District 11
February 08, 2025
8:00 am
Local 25 Training Center
4600 46th Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201
*5 hrs. Con Ed*
The OSHA 30 hour safety class presentation will cover safety topics following the strict OSHA guidelines for the Construction Industry. Upon completion of the class you will be able to recognize and avoid safety hazards on the job site. Requirements for receiving a completion card are attendance, attention, involvement, and completing a final exam.
District 29
February 7 - February 10, 2025
7:00 AM (Eastern)
Lifeplex / Fitness Forum
2855 Miller DR., Suite #101
Plymouth, IN 46563
Attendance is required ALL 4 days to receive an OSHA 30 card
RSVP by January 17th w/ Gary Engel 219 477-7289 gmengel401@gmail.com or Tony D’Iapico 515-321-9277- tdiapico@jatc.org
District 30
March 1- 2 & March 15 -16, 2025
Local 669
2323 Westbrooke Drive
Columbus, OH 43228
Attendance is required ALL 4 days to receive an OSHA 30 card
RSVP by February 14th w/ Tim Riggs (614) 935-1804 triggs@dalmatianfire.net or Tony D’Iapico 515-321-9277-tdiapico@jatc.org
This class will include an NFPA Standards review in the morning followed by the UA Star Sprinkler Fitter Exam. Successful completion of the exam qualifies you for the Iowa State Sprinkler Fitter Installers License. The Star is a requirement of the Iowa License. Every fitter on the job has to be licensed per the state.
Star Certification and Recertification tests will start at approximately 1pm to 4pm
Full certification exam $150.00 / Recertification exam $100.00
Class 9 and 10 apprentices who take the review class and test will be given credit towards training hours.
This is a hands-on class that allows students to works with Deluge, Dry and Pre-Action valves installed in a trailer. You will learn how each valve operates and learn trouble shooting techniques from our Instructors.
