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University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Department Contest Builds Awareness and Excitement DeMatha Catholic High School has won the 10th annual Design Challenge competition hosted by the University of Maryland’s Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE), earning its second victory since 2016. The “Amigos” team demonstrated the ability to build …

Digital and Community Outreach Makes a Difference When the Runyan Acres (Ark.) Volunteer Fire Department learned they were a recipient of a $750 stipend to support community outreach during 2024 Home Fire Sprinkler Week this past May, they scheduled an open house event. The funds were used to purchase an …

ARGCO and Arkansas Chapter Build Trailer as a Recruitment Tool Two forces have come together to increase awareness about the fire protection industry. ARGCO and the Arkansas Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association, a chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), have created a demonstration trailer showcasing the industry and its …

Added Instruction Aids With NICET’S New WBSL Exams The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is proud to announce that its Beginning and Intermediate Design Schools have been updated to NICET’s new exams for Water-Based Systems Layout (WBSL) certifications. NICET’s Water-Based Systems Layout certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in …

Well, it’s that time of year again! Many of you will be seeing this edition of Sprinkler Age at AFSA43, our annual convention at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Hotel & Convention Center. On a clear day, you can see the majestic Rocky Mountains—in fact, you can probably see them on …

Cooking and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Among Top Fire Concerns As the new school year approaches, college students nationwide are preparing to move into campus dormitories and off-campus housing. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety™ (CCFS) collaborate on the annual Campus Fire Safety Month …

First, I must say WOW! WOW how fast this year has passed. WOW to the amazing AFSA Board, committee members, staff, contractors, and associate members. And WOW to all of the amazing things that have been accomplished by the aforementioned group. I hope you all are enjoying the AFSA43 convention …

AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) met on July 25, 2024, to continue their efforts to establish AFSA’s positions on upcoming issues for the second draft meetings for the 2026 editions of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, and NFPA 200, Standard for …

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) announced “Smoke alarms: make them work for you!™” as the official theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 6–12, 2024. This year’s focus on working smoke alarms comes in response to NFPA data, which shows that the majority of U.S. home fire deaths continue …

By Greg Shaughnessy, ASC Engineered Solutions This blog post contains sponsored content. Installing seismic bracing can be made easier by selecting products that are designed to install fast and with less effort. If you’ve been designing your seismic bracing systems with the products that have been in your drawing library …