(Answer to an e-mail on this subject)
Sorry Josh
WE are redeveloping the way in which we deliver the training to the AHJ. We will come to their site (last month we were in Wichita KS).
But we are also creating a training facility in Louisville KY, (the site of our exhaust cleaner’s school). Here qualified Fire Inspectors will be taught how to deliver the course (Train the Trainer). That way they can take the information back to their area.
These courses are directed at AHJ’s, the insurance industry and property owners. They are meant to help them realize common problems with kitchen exhaust. We make it very clear that “If you remove the Fuel -- The Fire goes Out!” It is sort of a trademark slogan of mine. It is meant to enhance the value of properly Trained and Qualified cleaners.
The prices of the course vary depending on a few circumstances. They are approximately $3,000 plus expenses for a 1-day up to $6,000 to $8,000 for us to come to a State and actually deliver the Train the Trainer.
http://www.philackland.com/index_FI.html
I have, in the past, invited select qualified cleaners to attend these courses. It has proven an excellent means to promote communications.
Communications is what I am about. If you feel that you are in a position to assist or coordinate an AHJ seminar, let me know. I will do what I can to make it happen.
Please understand this whole issue of training the AHJ is still very much in a Growth Phase. Things are changing; along with expectations of the qualifications of cleaners.
If you would like, I have a 1 hour Power Point program that you can use to discuss issues with your local Fire Departments
http://www.philackland.com/1Hour_index.html
I got my start in working with the Fire Department about 20 years ago, by volunteering to give a short speech on cleaning systems. That was the beginning of the trail that has led me to this point. So I can strongly recommend it to everyone else. (Don’t get me started on “Back in the OOOLD days – before Power Point”)
Anyway, this PP program is easy to use. If any of you would like to know more let me know.
That is enough for now.
Later.