Welcome to summer! While families are planning trips, camps, and getaways, the construction world is planning data centers and energy generation facilities to support them. For some AFSA members, this is exciting news and an opportunity, while others are left wondering how to get involved in these projects. The first …
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As Chair of AFSA, I am proud of the technical skills that define the fire sprinkler industry. Our work requires precision and coordination, which is coupled with hard or difficult installation conditions. Imagine roughing in a steel pipe system on the fourth floor of a hotel, in February, that doesn’t …
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This blog contains sponsored content. Short Descriptor: NFPA 25 doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to assess your sprinkler system’s testing and replacement needs with a straightforward, environment-based workflow. NFPA research shows that properly working sprinklers dramatically reduce property damage and improve the chance of safe evacuation. Yet many …
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Introducing the Industry to the Next Generation The construction industry is facing a silent crisis: a widening chasm of unoccupied, high-paying roles in specialized trades. Perhaps nowhere is this “labor drought” more critical than in fire sprinkler protection, the invisible backbone of public safety. However, a new powerhouse alliance is …
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Rounding Up the Best Manufacturers and Suppliers The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has rounded up the best manufacturers and suppliers in the fire protection industry for AFSA45: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition. View the best products and services at the event of the year, to be held Sept. 27-30, …
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University of Maryland Holds 12th Annual Burn Day The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was proud to sponsor the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering’s 12th annual Burn Day, when approximately 175 high school students from 11 schools competed to demonstrate their design and application of fire protection …
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Leadership in Action at the Mid-Year Chapter Conference The 2026 Mid-Year Chapter Leadership Conference occurred May 5-6 at the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) headquarters in Richardson, Texas. The conference brings chapter leaders together from around the United States to share successes and challenges to aid in the success of …
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Diaz Family Advocates for Retrofits and Upgraded Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings When tragedy struck the Diaz family in 2023, they made a promise that no other family should have to endure the same heartbreaking loss. In the wake of their daughter Melanie’s death in a high-rise apartment fire, Cesar …
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CAREERS IN FIRE PROTECTION The fire protection industry stands apart not only for its many entry points, but for the flexibility it offers to move between them. Rather than a traditional, linear career ladder, this field operates more like a lattice, providing opportunities for both upward and lateral growth. Whether …
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SMARTER, MORE EFFICIENT WORKFLOWS Fire sprinkler contractors are facing growing pressure. Project designs are becoming more complex and experienced designers are harder to find. As a result, firms are forced to look for practical ways to improve productivity without lowering quality or increasing risk. In this environment, artificial intelligence (AI) …
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