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Remembering Your “Why” There are thousands of contractor companies in the United States. Out of those thousands, less than half are members of a professional organization. Those who are members join for an intended purpose, whether it be networking, training, professional development, or professional advice. It’s called their “why”—why they …

AFSA41 in Las Vegas Features Nearly 60 Technical and Managerial Seminars  The biggest and brightest minds in the fire sprinkler industry are converging Las Vegas for AFSA41: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition, to be held October 16-19, 2022. Learn from the best and earn CEUs, CPDs, and Contact Hours with …

Members Win Gold, Silver, and Bronze The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was pleased to learn that fire sprinkler apprentices from three AFSA Contractor member companies won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2022 National Craft Championships (NCC) held in San Antonio in March.  …

From the AFSA Chair of the Board: Partnership is one of the core values we have at FLSA/Summit, the company I work for, and I truly believe it’s an important part of our lives as well. Whether it’s in our personal life or professional life, we partner with others that …

As this issue of Sprinkler Age will be available at the NFPA Annual Conference & Expo®, this column will serve a special purpose. In preparation for the 2022 NFPA Technical Meeting, AFSA has reviewed the posted Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) for the relevant standards on the A2022 and F2021 revision …

“Sprinklers Flood Residents Out of Their Homes” or “Headlines We Hate!” The above headline equates to “Actor Breaks Leg Live on Stage” after the assassination of our President Lincoln. What is the absolute first thing you notice missing in that headline? Any facts? Anything more descriptive as to what occurred? …

Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is recognizing members who are celebrating milestone membership anniversaries. The member companies featured here have belonged to AFSA for 15 or more years of continuous membership. Several members are celebrating milestone anniversaries with AFSA in March and April 2022. Tommy …

AFSA Members Provide Residential Fire Sprinkler System for HFOT Home Members of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) were honored to donate and install a residential sprinkler system in the Homes for Our Troops home of Navy Petty Officer First Class Ryan Sykes, who resides in Grass Valley, California. Sykes …

2021 Fire Sprinkler Fitter National Honor Society Announced The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Fire Sprinkler Fitter National Honor Society was first established in 2012 to recognize those trainees, along with their sponsoring employers, who have completed all four levels of the AFSA Correspondence Course for Fire Sprinkler Fitters with …

AFSA41 Offers CEUs and Connections in the City That Never Sleeps AFSA41 is headed to Las Vegas! The city’s new slogan, “What happens here, only happens here!” is the perfect setting for the largest fire sprinkler exhibition of its kind in the United States—AFSA41.  Join the American Fire Sprinkler Association …