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Expert-Led Blended Instruction, Hands-On Experience Make the Difference   As the fire protection industry continues to evolve and expectations for compliance and performance increase, properly trained professionals are more essential than ever. The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has designed education and training programs specifically developed for contractor members. Covering …

Nominations Open for 2026 AFSA Awards The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is accepting online nominations for its top honors: the Henry S. Parmelee Award, the Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Award, and the Young Professional of the Year Award. Awards will be presented during AFSA45: Convention, Exhibition & …

Hiller Companies’ Apprentice Wins 32nd Annual National Apprentice Competition When Raul Larios first stepped onto a construction site, he had no idea he was about to discover a career that would change his life. Today, he stands as the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 32nd National Apprentice Competition (NAC) winner. …

As Chair of AFSA, I am proud to reflect on the tremendous success of our recent national convention in Washington, D.C. It was a celebration of our industry. This event brought together passionate professionals from across the country, all dedicated to advancing fire protection and life safety. There were many …

As I grow older, I have been getting in the habit of looking around, asking the reasons why we do certain things, and why we struggle to see the importance of doing other things. Do we do things that we like to do and put off what we don’t like? …

Keep Up-To-Date With AFSA’s Subject Matter Experts Webinars offer education from the comfort of your office or home and cost savings, especially for members of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), as most association webinars are offered free to members. Beginning this year, all live webinars will begin at 11:30 …

The first stage in the standard development process for the 2028 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, is coming to a close with the correlating committee adjourning this week. So, what does a correlating committee do? Simply put, the correlating committee helps make sure NFPA …

Earlier this year, I read a Wall Street Journal  article titled “The Best Small-Business  Advice I Ever Got.”  It made me reflect on advice I have received over my lifetime—not just for business, but my life overall.  I have been blessed with a host of wonderful mentors and teachers. In …

Have you ever signed up for a gym membership—maybe even taken advantage of a free trial—only to cancel it a month later because you didn’t see the value? If so, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from memberships believing they “didn’t get anything out of it.” Association membership works …

Let me begin with a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who helped make AFSA44, our annual convention just a few short months ago, a monumental success. Once again, we enjoyed a record turnout of attendees and exhibitors, and we look forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio, Texas, for AFSA45. …