Seminars

AI Governance and the Future of the Fire Prevention Bureau Industry 

9 am – noon 

Location:  Elk Grove Village, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village IL  

Description 

Artificial Intelligence has rapidly entered the workplace, often faster than fire departments and fire prevention bureaus realize. Employees are already using AI tools, whether leadership has formally approved them or not. For fire inspectors, departments and districts, this creates new challenges involving data security, compliance, public trust, records management, operational continuity, and the responsible use of emerging technology. 

In this session, fire inspectors, plan examiners, public education offers as well as firefighters and paramedics will learn practical steps to govern AI responsibly while enabling personnel to work more efficiently. Topics include AI policy development, auditing where and how AI is used in your organization today and selecting appropriate AI tools to use. This prepares you for a long-term strategy for using AI. 

BIO 

Jeff Reiter is the founder and CEO of RWK IT Services, a B2B cybersecurity and IT services firm. He has served over 2,000 clients and brings deep experience as a software developer, systems/network architect, and cybersecurity officer. RWK actively supports local government agencies and has earned over 70 five-star Google reviews. Jeff serves on the Plan Commission for Monee Township in Will County, giving him unique insight into township government from both inside and out. His book, The Cyber Playbook, is an Amazon bestseller. Jeff has been featured in Information Week, MSP Success, and RWK Chicago Authority magazine. 

COST:  No Charge

Virtual "Did You Know" 

9 am – noon 

Topics to date are:

• CRR
• Permit Issuance/Technician issues
• OSFM Administrative Code Changes
• TING Monitoring of Residential Electrical Systems
• Emerging Fire and Battery Safety Challenges in Mission Critical and Manufacturing Environments

More topics will be added, so check the website and emails for more information. 

COST:  No Charge

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Contact the Office to get the seminar they would like. 

COST:  

$30 each for IFIA members
$50 each for Non-Members