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Since 1970, CAFAA has proudly championed the fire alarm industry. As a nonprofit organization, we bring together over 600 dedicated fire alarm system professionals who share a passion for advancing the California fire alarm community.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & Events
In-Person June Training New 2025 CBC/CFC/NFPA 72 requirements for Two-Way Emergency Communications Systems and ERCES, including NFPA 1225-2022 and ASME A17.1 for ERCES Pathways. TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES:
COURSE OUTLINE: The 2025 California Building and Fire Codes (CBC /CFC) are effective in CA since January 1st, 2026. These codes have adopted the 2025 NFPA 72 standard for fire alarm and signaling systems and the 2022 NFPA 1225 for ERCES - Emergency Responders Communications Enhancement systems. This training will discuss and clarify all new and applicable codes in the new 2025 CA codes and applicable NFPA standards.
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THE BILL HOPPLE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP! Are you pursuing a future in Fire & Life Safety or a related field? Don’t miss your chance to apply for up to $5,000! 2026 Bill Hopple Scholarship Application Qualification Requirements:✅ Residency: Must have been a California resident for the two years preceding the application date. -And- ✅ Education: Must be a dependent of a CAFAA member graduating from a California high school in 2026 and attending college that same year. -Or- ✅ Age & Enrollment: Must be under 25 years old as of April 30, 2026, and accepted or enrolled in a vocational, technical, or trade school, university, or college specializing in Fire & Life Safety (or a related field). Application Window: February 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026 Recipient Announcement: June CAFAA General Meeting Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Apply now and SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE! | 2026 CAFAA SLATE OFFICERS: President Vice President – Southern California Vice President – Northern California Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past President Directors Joel Reitz - Sabah, A Division of Sciens Building Solutions John Maitrejean – Siemens Jon Kapis - Coffman Engineers John Bennett - Bennett Fire and Security Steven Lewis – PAVION Jorge Velasco – TERPconsulting Sam Aviles - Honeywell We are pleased to welcome Sam Aviles to our Board of Directors! | THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS! CAFAA is proud to recognize and thank our Gold Sponsors for their generous support of the 56th Annual CAFAA Conference, taking place February 3–5, 2026 in Temecula, California. Your commitment to the fire life safety industry and to CAFAA plays a vital role in making this conference possible. Please join us in thanking our Gold Sponsors!
We truly appreciate your partnership and continued support of CAFAA and the fire alarm industry. We look forward to seeing you in Temecula! |
Upcoming events
| *Jensen Hughes Academy Training – Exclusive Discount for CAFAA Members* The Jensen Hughes Academy offers a comprehensive library of online training courses designed for professionals in the fire protection and life safety industry. These courses provide flexible, self-paced learning opportunities covering key topics such as fire detection and alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, electrical safety, and other essential industry subjects. Through a partnership with CAFAA, members receive an exclusive 30% discount on Jensen Hughes Academy training programs. This benefit provides affordable access to high-quality education that supports professional development, continuing education, and workforce training within the fire alarm industry. CAFAA Members, please sign in and go to the Members Only tab to get your discount code and register. |
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