Convention

By the time you read this, we will almost be in Las Vegas celebrating AFSA41 at the Bellagio! Whether we are going for the continuing education (over 60 seminars presented), networking and socialization (two parties, one exhibitor appreciation event, plus six networking meals), the National Apprentice Competition (seven national finalists …

“What happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas” has been a marketing campaign for Sin City for many years—a slogan we’ve all heard and chuckled over. Well, we want you to forget that tagline and, instead, remember everything we do and see in Vegas at AFSA41! We want you …

Honoring an Industry Legend In 1983, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) created its highest honor, the Henry S. Parmelee Award, to recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated himself or herself to the professional advancement of the fire sprinkler industry and the goal of fire safety through automatic sprinklers. …

Meet the Seven Apprentices Competing at AFSA41  The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is proud to host the 29th Annual National Apprentice Competition (NAC) this year at AFSA41: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Las Vegas. This competition allows apprentices representing member companies from across the country to compete in …

 Redundancy, Low Flow Bypass and NFPA 14 Acceptance Testing This blog post contains sponsored content. As building construction around the world pushes design limits to go higher and further, fire protection systems are challenged by higher water pressures, increased pump capacities and municipal water pressures. To meet code and design …

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Summertime is a fun time for us all. Longer daylight hours mean we can get more done each day, both on the job and at home. Actually, June 21 is always a sad day for me because it marks the summer solstice which means every day that follows will have …

I am writing this article, having just returned from the NFPA Conference & Expo held in Boston. This was the first in-person C&E that NFPA has had since 2019. It was a tremendous success, and AFSA was well represented. Our technical staff presented seminars and had an integral part in …

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is the Nation’s Largest, Most Trusted Independent Distributor of Fire Protection Supplies This blog post contains sponsored content. Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is a division of Ferguson, the largest pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) distributor in the United States. Since 1987, we have served the fire …

Ron Siarnicki Named 2022 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year While many can say they “grew up” in the fire service, Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), was raised in the fire service and the fire station. From serving as a volunteer firefighter as a …