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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 …

Martin Workman Receives AFSA’s Henry S. Parmelee Award  “Leading by example” is often touted yet not always accomplished. Hallmarks of this leadership style include acting with integrity, demonstrating accountability, fostering trust, and modeling best work ethics and values. Leaders who embody these traits inspire others to achieve their best. One …

On behalf of the AFSA team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to AFSA44. We are delighted to have you join us for what promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable event. Our shared commitment to advancing fire protection, life safety, and our mission of protecting people and …

Partnership Provides a Pathway to Education Advancement The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) to secure participation in the EKU Advantage program, which provides a pathway to educational advancement for AFSA members. “Our industry needs more people at …

Ask not what you can do for AFSA, ask “What can AFSA do for you?” (a little play on words from JFK). Convention is here, and we are so excited to have over 1,200 attending AFSA44 in Washington, D.C. I would like to thank all the sponsors who support this …

Virginia Chapter Celebrates Sprinkler Lab Opening On April 8, 2025, the Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) conducted a board and members’ meeting at the Academy at Virginia Randolph located in Glen Allen, Va., to celebrate the grand opening of the new fire sprinkler lab and fire …