On November 9, 2011, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Pittsburgh-Three Rivers Chapter participated in the 2011 Technical Society Fair sponsored by the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania . The event was held at the Engineers’ Society Building in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Chapter was one of 35 affiliated Pittsburgh-area engineering and technical societies invited to participate with exhibits and informational displays representing their respective professions. In addition, information was made available concerning specialized employment opportunities as well as details on educational requirements and brochures from institutions of higher education with dedicated programs of interest for aspiring students.
Chapter members answered attendees’ questions regarding fire protection engineering and offered explanations regarding display items such as water system testing equipment and an arrangement of various old and more recent designs of sprinkler heads.
Chapter Treasurer Ron Lucarelli, Loss Control Specialist for Highmark Insurance, provided an interactive display of a video training system that simulates realistic fire emergencies for use in fire extinguisher training.
Complementing the array of interesting exhibits was a selection of excellent hors d’oeuvres provided by the Engineer Society’s own chefs and presentations by several prominent educators who addressed a theme entitled “ Educating the Next Generation”. The event was entertaining and informative for all who attended.
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