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November Educational Meeting

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Fire Prevention Association of Massachusetts

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November 10th, 2026 at 1000 hours

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Auburn Lodge of Elks #2118

754 Southbridge St, 

Auburn, MA 01501

 

  Deadline for Reservations is 

 

Thursday Nov 5th at 5:00 PM​​

*Please note that if you are attempting to register for the upcoming meeting and you are asked for a password, it is because you are trying to register outside of the open registration window.  ​

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Registration opens 2 weeks before meeting and closes 5 days prior. 

 

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This month's speaker(s)

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Morning Session​

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Practical Challenges in Today's Fire Protection Plan Review Environment

 

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This presentation will discuss practical and technical challenges currently faced by fire departments and AHJs during the fire protection plan review process. Topics will include increasing system and project complexity, common deficiencies and coordination gaps within fire protection submittals, phased construction and impairment planning, and maintaining consistent and defensible review practices with limited resources. The presentation will also touch on the role of technical peer review and outside technical support for complex projects while maintaining AHJ oversight and authority.

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Bio:

Jaclyn Rogacz, PE is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer in Massachusetts and the owner of FirePoint Consulting, Inc. She previously served as the Director of Engineering for the Worcester Fire Department, where she oversaw the technical review for a wide range of construction projects throughout the City. Jaclyn holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and master’s degrees in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and has experience in municipal code enforcement, fire protection system design, plan review, and construction coordination.

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