Welcome to Firetech Productions, Inc.

Dave Craynon, President

Jim Newton, Fire Alarms

Lisa Salzman, CIO

Dave Craynon

With more than 45 years’ experience in the sprinkler industry, Dave Craynon has been the guiding force behind the establishment of numerous sprinkler firms. An entrepreneur by nature, Dave has a passion for learning, and quest to share his knowledge. As a staunch advocate of certification, Dave continues to analyze industry specifications and to set the standard for sprinkler technology. Dave currently runs a wildly successful apprenticeship program and teaches a sprinkler installer certification readiness course. Dave serves as Advisory Board Member for Sinclair Community College Fire Science Department. Dave’s certifications include:

Sprinkler Design
Sprinkler Installation
NCCER National Craft Instructor
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Fire Pumps
Pre-Engineered Systems
Fire Extinguishers

You can reach Dave at dave@firetech.com

Jim Newton

Jim has over 30 years experience in electrical, facilities and controls engineering. Jim's role as
Supervisor of Electrical Engineering tuned his NFPA proficiency and expertise. He is a former member
of the GM/Delphi NFPA and Standards Committees. Jim's areas of expertise include:

Electrical Controls
PLC hardware and programming
NEC, NFPA 72, 79
Solving chronic equipment controls problems
Implementing controls to resolve Manufacturing Quality problems
Preparing or reviewing technical specifications
Product test equipment
Updating controls to the latest safety standards
Mechanical Power Press controls
Electrical Safe Work Practices, ESWP program leader
Technical Manuals and Documentation
Training
Component traceability or tracking with RFID or Barcodes
Control systems concept design
Project Estimates

You can reach Jim at jim@firetech.com

Lisa Salzman

The co-owner and Chief Information Officer of Fire Tech Productions, Lisa has amassed more than 30 years’ experience in the fast growing information technology field. Her background in course development, training, and computer system administration has helped Fire Tech Productions expand into the e-learning field. Lisa earned a Master of Science degree in computer science from the University of Dayton. Lisa serves as Advisory Board Member for Sinclair Community College Fire Science Department.

View Professional Resume of Lisa H. Salzman (Adobe Acrobat required)

You can reach Lisa at lisa@firetech.com

Fire Tech Team

Kathy, Lisa, Dave, Deb & Jim - Ready and Waiting for your call!

The Fire Tech Team stands ready and waiting to help you. We have a quote posted in our office: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." Our purpose here at Fire Tech Production's is to enable our customers to succeed. So whether you are looking for CEU credits, studying for that next exam or researching training partners - we want and need you to succeed.

Make Fire Tech Productions your training partner.
Give us a call today at 937-434-3473.

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EVENTS/RELEASES

JAN 2012 - SimplexGrinnell/Tyco joins our Partner Program

NOV 2011 - NEW Inspection & Testing Level II CBT Prep available

OCT 2011 - NEW Fire Tech Production's Water-Based System Layout - Intermediate Reference Text released

AUG 2011 - NEW Fire Tech Production's Water-Based System Layout - Basic Reference Text released

AUG 2011 - NEW Inspection & Testing Level I CBT Prep available

MAY 2011 - Fire Tech Productions approved as Florida CEU provider (0005258)

MAY 2011 - NEW Fire Alarm Level III CBT Prep available

MAR 2011 - NEW Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout (Sprinklers) Level II CBT Prep available

JAN 2011 - NEW Sprinklers A-Z Hands On Work Shop is launched

DEC 2010 - NEW Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout (Sprinklers) Level I CBT Prep available

NOV 2010 - The new www.firetech.com is launched.

OCT 2010 - Sprinkler LIII Online completion and Advanced Sprinkler Principles Reference Text completed.

SEP 2010 - Fire Tech Productions provides 100 seat license and Reference Texts for CINTAS training.

AUG 2010 - Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Hydraulics Reference Text.

AUG 2010 - NEW Fire Alarms I & II CBT Prep Available.

JUL 2010 - Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Fire Pumps Reference Text.

JUN 2010 - Fire Tech Production's Inspection & Testing Reference Text added to NICET's approved materials list.

APR 2010 - Live seminars offered for Sprinklers and Inspection & Testing in the Sinclair Community College State of the art Sprinkler Lab

FEB 2010 – Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Inspection & Testing NICET I&II Prep Webinar Series.

FEB 2010 – Fire Tech Production's courses approved for Ohio CEU credit. See www.nationalfiretraining.com.

JAN 2010 – Fire Tech Production's announces their spring seminar series. Seminars covering NICET prep for automatic sprinklers and inspection and testing are offered. Hands-On workshops for both sessions are also available.

DEC 2009 – Fire Tech Production's Intermediate Sprinkler Principles Text added to NICET's approved materials list.

NOV 2009 – Fire Tech Production's introduces a new Engineering Math Concepts Math Reference Text.

SEP 2009 – Fire Tech Production's unveils their newest website: www.ohiofiretraining.com. Geared for test prep practice for the state of Ohio, currently 4 separate courses are offered to aid students with study for: Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Equipment, Fire Pumps and Portable Extinguishers.

JULY 2009 – We are pleased to announce that Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH will now be using Fire Tech Production’s Automatic Sprinkler Basics Text for their Fire Science Program for the 2009-2010 school year.