The Chapter Toolkit is a collection of templates, best practices, and presentations recorded by participating SFPE chapters. If your chapter would like to contribute to the Chapter Toolkit, please email eva@sfpe.org
Short orientation video introducing the purpose of the Toolkit.
Requirements and steps for starting a new chapter
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Report new officers so that SFPE HQ can keep contact records accurate.
Online submission form
Core operating knowledge for running meetings, finances, and chapter structure throughout the year.
Chapter Leader Survival Manual
Duties of officers, bylaws, membership management, meetings structure, succession planning, and much more
PDF download ChapterSurvivalManual.pdf
Chapter Treasurer's Toolkit
Chapter financial operations, budgeting, and reporting expectations for chapter treasurers.
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This section contains webinars recorded by chapter leaders, for chapter leaders, showcasing real-world examples that have proven effective. These webinars are part of SFPE eLearning, and access requires you to be logged in to your SFPE account.
How to design the most effective nomination process. Presented by the Rocky Mountain Chapter
Organizing events for multilingual audiences. Presented by the Mexico Chapter
Reinstating a non-profit status after automatic revocation (for US Chapters). Presented by the Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter
How to organize a successful fundraising event. Presented by the NY Metro Chapter
Practical strategies for the chapter's growth using LinkedIn. Presented by the Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter
A walk through 990 form (for US chapters)
Event planning basics for non-profits
In this section, you can find email-ready templates and guides for reaching members, running events, and bringing in sponsorship revenue.
A set of ready-to-send email samples for meeting invites, event promotion, and member outreach
Effective ways to promote chapter events and getting noticed in the wider SFPE community using hashtags.
How to build and pitch a sponsorship program to fund chapter events and activities.
PDF Download sponsorship.pdf
A field-tested list for improving retention, attendance, and member satisfaction.
Created by the Student Outreach Subcommittee, these downloadable PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by SFPE members when sharing information about fire protection engineering with students of various ages.
Elementary School PPT
Middle School PPT
High School PPT
College Level PPT
European Students PPT
All chapters are obligated to submit an Annual Activity Report. The reports are used to assess the status and health of SFPE Chapters. The submissions are also used by the Awards Subcommittee to grant ACE awards.
Submissions are closed for 2026. The summary of what the chapters reported this cycle is available HERE
Next cycle reporting will open February 2027. Link will be provided here.
See all the Chapters recognized by the Awards Subcommittee
SFPE Awards of Chapter Excellence (ACE)
Top Performing Chapters 2020-2026
