Bakersfield ASSP Chapter Meeting

Topic What do the Fire Inspectors look for during a Fire and Life Safety Inspection?

Are you up to date with the Fire Code and Standards at your facility?  Planning on putting up that new building or adding to an existing one?  What operational permits are required for certain uses and/or types of storage by the California Fire Code (CFC)? The mission of the Bakersfield Fire Department (BFD) is to protect, engage, and inspire a safe community while delivering legendary customer service. Complex inspections are conducted at all new construction, major remodels, and fire protection systems revisions to ensure compliance with the Fire Code, but what exactly does a fire inspector look for during a Fire and Life Safety inspection?  Shane will provide a detailed look at the inspection process, challenges and resolutions, code updates, and provide the tools on how to ensure compliance at your next Fire and Life Safety Inspection. The Bakersfield Fire Department is also a CUPA Fire Agency so he will touch on the Hazardous Materials requirements for reporting as well. Shane has been teaching lessons learned from the recent Hydrogen fire including some basic chemistry of hydrogen and lithium (a “hot” topic for organizations going that way). He’ll give insight on the latest fire suppression strategy for Electric and hybrid vehicle fires as well.

Speaker Shane Gardner, Fire Marshal – Bakersfield Fire Department

Shane was born and raised in Bakersfield and has spent most of his fire career serving the citizens of Bakersfield and Kern County. He is currently the Fire Marshal for the City of Bakersfield Fire Department, a position he was promote to in April 2021. Prior to this position, he spent approximately three years as the Hazardous Materials Specialist for the department and before that he was a Fire Inspector/Environmental Officer. He is also the LEPC Region 5 chair, an active member with the Hazardous Materials Response Team and member of the Drone program. Prior to joining the fire agency, he spent 2 years as the Director of Safety for GeoGuidance Drilling a directional drilling company based in Bakersfield. Before GeoGuidance Drilling, he was the rescue manager for ESS (Environmental Safety Solutions).

Registration

Two Options for this event (In Person at Hodels or Zoom Virtual Platform)

Option 1 – In Person Breakfast at Hodels from 7:00-8:45am. RSVP to membership@bakersfield.assp.org. 

$20 per person – Cash/Check/Credit/Debit (Member or Guest)
$10 ASSP Emeritus
$5 ASSP Student Members

Walk ins Welcome

Option 2 – Zoom Meeting Virtual Platform from 7:45-8:45am.

Zoom Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOiprjkrHNAlWJaqC9RXTcjJiU15ZJKB