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 …
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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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This blog contains sponsored content. Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is the leading independent distributor of fire protection material and the largest ISO certified fabrication provider in the country. Relationships are paramount to our business, so we’re there for our customers every step of the way with project management support from …
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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 …
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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 & …
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In today’s competitive professional landscape, joining a trade association is one of the smartest moves you can make to accelerate your career. Whether you’re new to the industry or an expert with years of experience to sharpen your skills and expand your network, trade associations offer many opportunities that extend …
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Preface: The purpose of “Uncle Russ” is to provoke thought. Uncle Russ is not arrogant enough to think that he has all the answers, and, in some cases, he has no answers at all but only questions. I hope upon reading this, you can discover both questions and answers to …
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AFSA staff represented the association and the TAC at the 2025 NFPA Technical Meeting in Las Vegas. In addition to the results of the 2025 NFPA Technical Meeting, a summary of the discussions during the meeting and future action plans are discussed in this issue’s column. NFPA 25, Standard for …
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Recent Training Highlights Include Contractors, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Chapters and AHJs What began as a state-of-the-art training hub for AFSA programs has evolved into a multi-use facility supporting all aspects of the fire protection industry. The AFSA playground, built to host AFSA’s roster of training courses, is now becoming popular for …
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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services Recognized The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) have awarded the U.S. and Canadian Bringing Safety Home awards to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Stouffville Fire & Emergency Services. …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
