Safety Council: Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Extinguishers

A well-maintained sprinkler system and properly trained staff can mean the difference between a minor incident and a devastating fire. This session will highlight the critical role of working sprinkler systems in fire prevention and suppression, as well as the importance of equipping employees with the knowledge and confidence to use fire extinguishers effectively. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for fire safety preparedness to protect lives and property.

Presented by Chief Tim Downing, Fire Chief, Washington Court House Fire Department

Chief Downing has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Service Leadership and is a National Association of Fire Investigators Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a State of Ohio Certified Fire Safety Inspector, a Fire and Life Safety Educator II, and a Youth Firesetter Interventionist. He also formerly held certifications as an International Association of Arson Investigators Fire Investigation Technician and Evidence Collection Technician.

In addition to investigating fires and performing inspections, as Fire Chief, he has planned and implemented several programs to improve the safety of the community, reducing the occurrence and severity of fires. He has built partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to provide smoke alarms for the citizens of Fayette County and fire safety materials to students from preschool to 5th grade. He is an active member of Rotary and Kiwanis, building relationships and connections to help maintain a safer community. Due to his leadership, the department works more closely than ever with neighboring departments, providing better service to all customers by sharing resources.

He has also become a leader in the Ohio Prevention and Education Network, a group of safety-minded educators who share information to build a safer Ohio. In addition, he has brought together a group of stakeholders and will be restarting Safety Town in the community, believing that all agencies have important safety information to share. He has accomplished all this while maintaining and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fire department.

Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Time: Registration, Lunch, and Networking begins 11:30AM; Presentation from 12PM – 1PM
Cost: Meeting registration (includes attendance and lunch) is $25/per person (cash, check, credit accepted at door; pre-paid options available - see below!)

NEW Location:  
Southern State Community College,
Room 107,
100 Hobart Drive,
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

REGISTER HERE (by 3/3): Click here to RSVP 

Who to Invite: (EVERYONE!!!)
In addition to your primary Safety Council representative, we encourage you to invite any employees who would benefit from this month's topic