Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association

2025 Fall Conference

The Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association is proud to announce the 2025 Fall Training Conference, taking place November 4–6, 2025, in beautiful downtown Des Moines, Iowa!

Join us for this annual event dedicated to advancing fire and building safety education throughout Iowa. Connect with industry experts and fellow professionals as we explore critical topics, share insights, and stay at the forefront of fire & building safety and code enforcement.

🎯 Register by September 30th, 2025 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing on full conference registration!

✅ Full Conference Registration Includes:

• Access to the Pre-Conference Class
• Attendance to Day 1 & Day 2 Conference Sessions
• Lunch both Days
• Entry to the Wednesday Night Awards Banquet & Sponsor Happy Hour (includes a +1)
• Free Parking

✅ One-Day Registration Includes:

• Access to either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions
• Lunch either Day 1 or Day 2 Conference Sessions
• Free Parking

💲 Registration Pricing:

• Full Conference – Early Bird (through Sept. 30, 2025): $265.00
• Full Conference (after Sept. 30): $285.00
• One Day – Wednesday Only: $175.00
• One Day – Thursday Only: $150.00
• Additional Banquet Ticket: $30.00

(Note: Registration Deadline is October 24th, 2025 @5pm)

📍 Location (Wednesday & Thursday Sessions):

The Shop DSM – Event Center

901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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🗓️ Event Dates & Times:

November 4, 2025 – 1:00 PM CT

through

November 6, 2025 – 5:00 PM CT

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Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate fire safety in Iowa. We look forward to seeing you there!

🔥 PRE-CONFERENCE – Tuesday, November 4th

Topic: Des Moines Airport Expansion Project

📍 Location: (Des Moines Airport) 2305 McKinley Des Moines, Iowa 50321

🕐 Time: 3:30PM Start of Tour

Arrive: 2:30PM-3:00PM

Shuttle from Parking to Project Site: 3:00PM-3:30PM

Note: PPE is required and not Provided

• Work Boots
• Long pants
• ANSI Class 2 Hi Viz Vest, Shirt or Coat.
• Type 2 Hard Hats
• ANSI Z87.1 Safety Glasses
• A4 Cut Gloves

🔥 DAY 1 – Wednesday, November 5th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center

• 7:00 AM – Sponsor Booth Setup
• 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open
• 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin
• "Significant Changes to the 2024 IFC" Presented by John Swanson – National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
• 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided) + Exhibitor Networking
• 1:00 PM – Nominations for Board of Directors (vacancies TBD)
• 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions Begin
• Continued - "Significant Changes to the 2024 IFC" Presented by John Swanson – National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
• 4:00 PM – Class Concludes

🎉 Awards Banquet & Sponsor Happy Hour

– includes guest (+1) with full conference registration

🗓️ Wednesday Evening – November 5th

📍The Shop DSM – Event Center

• 4:30 PM – Sponsor Happy Hour / Cash Bar
• 6:30 PM – Awards Banquet

🔥 DAY 2 – Thursday, November 6th

📍 The Shop DSM – Event Center

• 7:30 AM – Registration / Doors Open
• 8:00 AM – Morning Sessions Begin
• Fire Safety Considerations for Construction Sites – IFC Chapter 33 Presented by the American Wood Council
• Temporary LPG Installations at Construction Sites Presented by the Iowa Propane Gas Association & Comply Compass
• 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided) + Exhibitor Networking
• 1:00 PM – Voting on Board of Directors
• 1:15 PM – Afternoon Sessions Begin
• NFPA 13D Multipurpose Sprinkler Systems Presented by Uponor
• ICC Performance Based Design Presented by Jonathan Lund
• 4:30 PM – Class Concludes

🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Des Moines Downtown

📍 333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

A special room block has been reserved for attendees of the 2025 Fall Training Conference at a discounted group rate.

🗓️ Event Dates

• Start Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• End Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

💲 Group Rate Details

• $119.00 USD + 12% tax per night
• Includes complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi
• Last Day to Book at Group Rate: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Rooms are limited—book early to guarantee availability at the group rate!

• Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after 5:00 PM on October 24th, 2025. All refund requests must be submitted via email to hsfsaboard@gmail.com. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
• Emergency Illness or Death of Registrant or Immediate Family Member – Late refund requests due to a death or emergency will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association Board.
• Substitution Policy – Substitutions are welcome at any time. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual. Please send all substitution requests to hsfsaboard@gmail.com.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

3rd Alarm Sponsors:

Ahern Fire Protection

Fire Protection Professionals

Pierson Wireless

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

2nd Alarm Sponsors:

Protex Central

1st Alarm Sponsors: