IGNITE 2026: Hearth Training and Product Showcase

Join us for education, fun, networking and west coast fireplace camaraderie for a three day event at West End Brick ‘N Fire’s new home in Chino, CA! Sales, Marketing, Safety, Technical, and more! All classes will offer CEU’s for continuing education for NFI.
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After June 30:
Member: $129
Non-Members: $169
Sponsor Tables: $500- includes one 6 foot table, 2 chairs, 2 attendees, and a 30 second pitch of your products and business during our partner Roundtable
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*Special Two-Day Hands-On Gas Training with Mark Humphrey*
Priced Separately: $375 per member, $499 per non-member
Mark Humphrey is Director of Technical Training and Development for Hearth and HVAC products at MH Services CO LLC, with over 30 years of experience across hearth, chimney, gas, and HVAC systems. Starting as a chimney sweep, he built expertise in wood, pellet, and gas appliances before expanding into HVAC, and has owned and operated wholesale, retail, and installation businesses throughout his career. After leading certification and training development at the National Fireplace Institute (NFI), he acquired an established hands-on training platform to address a critical gap in technician education. At MH Services, he aligns technical training directly with real-world applications and evolving industry challenges. Mark holds credentials including Licensed Master Mechanical and Master Pipefitting Contractor, NFI Master Hearth Professional (MHP) and Instructor, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, F.I.R.E. Certified Inspector, and multiple ACCA HVAC and EPA certifications.
Join us for NFI Gas Review!
Considerable knowledge and expertise are called for in designing, installing, and servicing gas hearth systems, not only because of advances in technology, but also because of the nature of fuel gases. We begin with the foundation for all work with gas hearth systems: gas characteristics and combustion basics. We look next at methods and requirements for fuel delivery and then at the fundamentals of gas piping systems.
Sellers, installers, and service technicians of gas hearth appliances assume certain moral and legal responsibilities. The moral responsibility is clear. Improper installation or service potentially can lead to fires and other hazards resulting in loss of life and property.
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