Washington Festivals & Events Association upcoming events

Essential Crowd Management Certification: Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Unified Team Response (April 16, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Registrants Will Receive Zoom Link Before Event

Essential Crowd Management Certification: Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Unified Team Response
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Date: April 16th, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Presented by: Emergency Management Group – Washington and Frank Sebastian

Zoom Presentation

Overview:

In today’s event environment, attendee safety is a top priority. Many fire code authorities require certified crowd managers for events with more than 1,000 attendees. This two-hour training satisfies jurisdictional requirements and aligns with NFPA and IFC standards, ensuring full compliance with applicable fire safety regulations.

Key Benefits:

1. Mandatory Compliance: Meets fire department requirements for certified crowd managers.

2. Unified Team Response: Ensures all staff are trained to respond consistently during emergencies.

3. Enhanced Safety: Provides practical strategies for managing crowd behavior and reducing risk.

4. Recognized Certification: Participants receive a two-year certification upon successful completion.

Ensure your team is fully prepared for effective crowd management and emergency response with this essential certification program.

CLEP Certification Program (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Washington Festivals and Events Association has established a certification program that will offer the ultimate educational and achievement experience for WFEA members. The Association will offer it at its annual conference in Cle Elum and Bellevue.

Registrants next opportunity will be at the all-day pre-convention sponsorship workshop on Monday, March 24th to earn CLEP credit.

The CLEP program will offer all-day, in-depth educational sessions and hands-on experience at festivals and events that will provide event professionals knowledge at the highest level of their field. Upon completion of requirements, graduates will earn the title of Certified Live Event Planner (CLEP).

“It will also offer recognition to people who have gone the extra step to learn about the festivals and events industry,” said WFEA Executive Director Bruce Skinner. “With it will come increased professional status and potentially compensation.”

The WFEA Certification program is overseen by the WFEA Professional Education Board of Managers, a body appointed and made up of top industry professionals and educators. The Board establishes the curriculum, engages faculty, provides expertise, and monitors progress by students seeking certification.

To achieve certification, candidates must complete items on the CLEP check list:

CLEP Certification Checklist.pdf

Washington Festivals & Events Association upcoming events

Essential Crowd Management Certification: Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Unified Team Response (April 16, 2026)

Registrants Will Receive Zoom Link Before Event

Essential Crowd Management Certification: Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Unified Team Response________________________________________

CLEP Certification Program (October 28, 2026)

Essential Crowd Management Certification: Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Unified Team Response
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