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A Look Back at Four Decades of Serving Members This year, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) will celebrate at its 40th Annual Convention & Exhibition at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas! With such a milestone anniversary comes the opportunity to reflect on …

Digital Campaign Educates Public About Residential Sprinklers Fire departments and public safety advocates across North America united May 16-22, 2021, to participate in a digital campaign and conduct community outreach activities to increase awareness about how dangerous home fires can be and the benefits of home fire sprinklers. Home Fire …

Safety and Health Considerations for Fire Systems Professionals At a recent fire industry technical conference, a group of attendees was asked why they entered this profession. The typical response was consistent with the industry’s universally recognized vision and goals: “To protect people and property.” While this is a noble and …

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. “Webster defines ‘dedication’ as being committed to a task or purpose,” comments AFSA Membership …

Industry Partners Donate Fire Sprinkler System to Firefighter and His Family  Nine out of every 10 fire deaths happen at home, and most of these fires happen at night while people are sleeping. These are industry statistics that Jon Rocasi knows well and not just because he’s a firefighter in …

Mid-Year Chapter Leadership Conference Connects Volunteers Learning, developing, networking, and collaborating—all occurred at the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA)Mid-Year Chapter Leadership Conference. This year’s two-day virtual event occurred May 5-6 and brought new and veteran chapter leaders together to gain resources to implement in the operation of their chapters.  The …

In an age where technology rules all, it comes as no surprise that companies are adjusting their business plans and training approaches to be more grounded in virtual availability. Whether industry customers or workers are looking for training based in virtual reality (VR), hands-on learning, or online courses, Viking has …

Improving Corrosion Resistance of Threading Since a fire protection system’s primary purpose is to save lives and property, it is important to design the system for reliable performance. To ensure fire protection systems are operating as designed, it’s critical to keep the corrosion resistance of pipe in mind. Engineers use …

Victaulic Participates in Homes for Our Troops  American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) member Victaulic is donating sprinklers to one of two custom homes in Escondido, California, being built for Marines who were both injured during tours in Afghanistan and require residences with adaptions designed for enhanced safety and accommodating mobility. …

But Sometimes It’s the Good Kind… BBQ Contest Supports Virginia Burn Survivors Foundation  On March 25-27, 2021, barbecue teams from across the U.S. converged on a little town in Virginia called Urbanna to light their fires and begin the process of smoking meats at the 4th Annual BBQ Gives Back …