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NAC Finalists Take Center Stage at AFSA44 Seven of the nation’s top apprentices will compete in the 32nd National Apprentice Competition (NAC) during AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. These finalists will put their skills to the test with a written and hands-on competition vying …

We’re sharing this announcement from NFPA regarding their unprecedented public awareness campaign to protect privately developed safety standards that keep communities safe. Congress is in summer recess, and when they return, NFPA wants them to see growing momentum behind the Pro Codes Act, bipartisan legislation that reinforces copyright protection when standards are incorporated by …

“Charge Into Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years—has announced “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s focus on lithium-ion …

In today’s competitive business environment, success in the fire sprinkler industry isn’t just about the projects you complete or the products you provide—it’s also about the relationships you cultivate. Networking has always been a vital part of professional growth, but within the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), networking takes on …

31st Annual Burn Survivors Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Thousands for Its Charities  Under clear skies and with plenty of competitive spirit, the Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) hosted its Annual Burn Survivors Golf Tournament on Oct. 9, 2024. Once again, this annual event was held at …

NFPA Launches “A Code for Every Moment” Campaign to Raise Awareness and Defend the U.S. System of Safety Standards  The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has launched “A Code for Every Moment,” one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than 125-year history, to educate the public …

Panel of Experienced Local Advocates Share Proven Strategies One- and two-family homes present the greatest fire risk to residents and responding firefighters. Home fires can become deadly in as little as two minutes because of modern construction methods, synthetic materials and furnishings and emerging technology, such as the increasing use …

Over the last few months, I have attended several NFPA technical committee meetings and the SFPE Storage Symposium. One thing became evident: many times, we do not know what we don’t know or what we should know. What do I mean? Look at the hazard classification of a typical automotive …

Littler Law Firm will provide a “hotline” labor relations advice service to AFSA members confronted with union organizing or other labor issues. There will be no charge to AFSA members for the initial consultation, and no obligation to use Littler for follow-up work. Littler is the country’s largest labor-management relations …

The code adoption and standard development process can be painstakingly slow at times, but it is important to recognize that you are not limited to the editions currently adopted in your jurisdiction. Starting with the 2025 edition of NFPA 13, annex language was added to the equivalency clause in Chapter …