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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 …

This “Uncle Russ” is titled “Overcommitted, Stressed Out, Stretched Too Thin.” We hear it from our co-workers, suppliers, family members, the young and the old, just about everyone with whom we interact. It has been going on for a while. I read a Harvard Business Review essay over a decade …

This blog contains sponsored content. A Type-II bypass valve is a modern enhancement used in detector backflow assemblies. These detector assemblies are crucial because they divert a portion of flow through a bypass that includes a water meter, allowing system operators to detect hidden leaks or unauthorized water use. Unlike …

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By Thomas C. Savage, Product Manager at ASC Engineered Solutions This blog post contains sponsored content. AFSA understands the importance of connections. Connections between teaching and learning new skills. Connections between manufacturers, contractors, building owners, NFPA, and approving agencies like FM Approvals and UL. And ultimately, connections between pieces of …

Sacramento Valley Chapter Hosts 13th Annual Trade Show On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (SVC AFSA) hosted its 13th Annual Training & Trade Show at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, Calif. AFSA’s Vice President of Engineering & …