Upcoming Events
FMPA’s Member Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) Meeting
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee
Policy Makers Liaisons Committee facilitates the education of elected or appointed governing body members of FMPA’s members and fosters opportunities for greater communication and knowledge among governing body members regarding the business and projects of FMPA.
October 16, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Substation Exchange Roundtable – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
The Substation Roundtable provides a forum for substation related crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The event is open to all levels of utility substation crew personnel.
Dates: Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – noon
(Breakfast snacks provided; lunch provided on Thursday)
Some Hotel Accommodations are as follows:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Pierce West
7151 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Pierce
1985 Reynolds Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Pierce I-95
6485 Metal Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Pierce
6502 Metal Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Comfort Suites Fort Pierce I-95
6505 Metal Drive between I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
October 17, 2024 8:30 am — October 18, 2024 3:00 pm
CANCELED – Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3
October 21, 2024 8:30 am — October 24, 2024 3:30 pm
2024 Substation Series – Substation Transformer Basics and Controls
November 5, 2024 8:30 am — November 6, 2024 4:00 pm
Lineman Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 5, 2024 — November 7, 2024
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
National Electrical Safety Code Review
The program is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.
CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.
COURSES TO COMPLETE TO EARN CSC CERTIFICATE:
- OSHA 30 Hr. Card – Part 1
- OSHA 30 Hr. Card – Part 2
- Utility Work Practices Rule Compliance
- Rigging, Hoisting, Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Transportation Safety
- Accident Investigation
- National Electrical Safety Code Review
Participants may complete the course as a standalone course outside of pursuing CSC certification.
Morning snacks and lunch will be provided.
December 3, 2024 8:30 am — December 4, 2024 3:30 pm
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
ARP Executive Committee
Interpersonal Supervisory Skills III
December 16, 2024 8:30 am — December 17, 2024 3:00 pm
Making Performance Appraisals Matter
December 18, 2024
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 4: Underground
January 27, 2025 — January 31, 2025
2025 Electrical Metering Lab A
March 24, 2025 — March 28, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 1: Fundamentals
April 7, 2025 — April 11, 2025
2025 Reliability Roundtable
May 6, 2025
Digger Derrick Lab
May 6, 2025 — May 8, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 5: Troubleshooting
June 2, 2025 — June 6, 2025
2025 Meter Tech Roundtable
June 4, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 2: Construction
July 7, 2025 — July 11, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Lab 3: Operations
August 4, 2025 — August 8, 2025
2025 Electrical Metering Lab B
September 15, 2025 — September 19, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Pre-Apprentice Assessment Workshop
September 29, 2025 — October 4, 2025
2025 Substation Roundtable
October 22, 2025
Lineman Apprenticeship Final Exam
November 18, 2025 — November 20, 2025