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  • Why Some Contractors Grow

    Why Some Contractors Grow

    And Some Don’t Every fire protection contractor I talk to wants to grow. The ambition is never…

  • Making a Difference for Veterans

    Making a Difference for Veterans

    Chapter Members Answer the Call If you are reading this, chances are you have heard about some of th…

  • HFSC Celebrates Milestone

    HFSC Celebrates Milestone

    Three Decades of Home Sprinkler Education Thirty years ago, the American Fire Sprinkler Association …

  • Higher Standards

    Higher Standards

    AFSA staff represented the association and AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) at the 2026 NFPA …

  • Building the Future on Purpose

    Building the Future on Purpose

    Why the NextGen Committee Exists The fire sprinkler industry sits at a quiet but consequential cross…

Flashpoint

Flashpoint

I want to take this opportunity to announce that Victoria Valentine has been selected to receive the grade of Fellow in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Vicky has been a great addition to the AFSA technical team, and this recognition for SFPE is well deserved. Congratulations! Your AFSA …

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RELIABLE GROOVED AND THE VOICE OF A CUSTOMER

RELIABLE GROOVED AND THE VOICE OF A CUSTOMER

This blog post contains sponsored content. A NEW LINE LAUNCHED In 2022 Reliable launched our line of Reliable Grooved Couplings and Fittings.  Stamped on each Grooved part is RASCO, the abbreviation of our company, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.  Just like our sprinklers and valves. The development of this product spanned …

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Fall Into Learning

Fall Into Learning

Last Chance for AFSA Training in Design and ITM for 2022 The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) offers a variety of education programs to serve members’ needs. From the field to the office with apprenticeship; design; and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) training, AFSA can help take your business to …

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ASC Engineered Solutions Seismic Design & Support Solutions

ASC Engineered Solutions Seismic Design & Support Solutions

This blog post contains sponsored content. ASC is here for your seismic design needs. We provide digital tools and technical support that help ensure your projects meet required seismic regulations and are designed as seamlessly as possible. Seis Brace 2.0 is the most comprehensive seismic bracing calculation software available for the …

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Pressure Reducing Valves

Pressure Reducing Valves

 Redundancy, Low Flow Bypass and NFPA 14 Acceptance Testing This blog post contains sponsored content. As building construction around the world pushes design limits to go higher and further, fire protection systems are challenged by higher water pressures, increased pump capacities and municipal water pressures. To meet code and design …

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