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Electronic Sprinklers Provide Flexibility for Non-Traditional Projects As the storage industry evolves, it often presents unique fire hazards that require customized detection and suppression solutions. For example, modern lift technology is allowing for higher storage heights, increasing the need for fire protection systems that can monitor and help protect these …

Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning Goes the Extra Mile Louisianans always like to give “lagniappe,” or a little extra, to friends, family, customers… whoever is the recipient of their business or generosity. This year’s Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year awardee is …

AFSA40 Offers Education, Exhibits, and Entertainment in the Heart of Hill Country    Howdy, y’all! The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is gearing up for a fantastic celebration in San Antonio, Texas, Hill Country for AFSA40: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition. Taking place September 18-21, 2021, AFSA40 will gather the …

It seems amazing that nine months have passed since I stepped into this new and exciting role as the president of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). Having spent over 40 years in the fire and life safety world, I had assumed that when I threw my hat in the …

What I want to talk to you about this month is preparation. Our industry is growing strong, even with the pains of the cost of materials. New apartment buildings are going up; old spaces are being retrofitted for new uses; cities that once were deemed “flyover cities” are now experiencing …

Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is recognizing members who are celebrating milestone membership anniversaries. The member companies featured here have belonged to AFSA for 15 or more years of continuous membership. “I’m honored to assist and advocate for our members, who are some of the …

As you read this, spring will have arrived; it is a time of growth, of renewal, of change. There is a feeling of optimism in the air as we cautiously reopen our country: baseball fans are back in their seats at stadiums, live events are on the books, and children …

“Where are we headed?” Perhaps it’s one of life’s deepest and most asked questions of ourselves and of others around us about life in general. Certainly, it’s an appropriate question for our association. Where is the industry headed? Where is your company headed? How are COVID-19 and its related issues …

May/June 2021 Answers and Explanations Each issue, AFSA’s Engineering & Technical Services Department presents technical challenges. Besides testing yourself and your co-workers, these exercises are excellent preparation for professional certification tests and also may count as continuing education hours. Check with your certification organization to see if this exercise meets …

AFSA Programs Meet Your Education Needs When it comes to your company’s training and education needs, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is your one-stop shop! From in-person seminars to on-demand learning, correspondence courses to live webinars, AFSA has you covered. Here are some of the programs offered year-round and …