AFSA44 Offers Fire Service Education, Networking, and Lunch! AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, to be held October 15-18, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C., will feature a fully packed day of education, technology, and networking designed specifically for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and …
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Mac Beaton is AFSA’S 2025 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year It’s no secret that the trades suffer from a lack of manpower, and that need will only increase exponentially. The fire protection industry has felt pressure to find and recruit the next generation of workers. In a 2024 blog …
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All of us involved in the fire protection profession have a common cause—to protect life and property from the dangers of fire. As I travel the country presenting, whether the topic is standpipe systems or ITM, I often ask the attendees if anyone has heard of the One Meridian Plaza …
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Having problems getting people to chapter meetings and activities? In my experience, having been the chair of two different AFSA chapters before becoming the president of AFSA, common problems or issues tend to unite communities. Training programs and fun events can only go so far. There needs to be some …
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America celebrated its 249th year of independence this year. What a privilege it is to live in this great land. God Bless America! The second quarter AFSA Board and committee meetings were held in Miami. Your committees and Board are diligently working to ensure that we provide the best of …
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A Closer Look at Health in Fire Protection Kacee L. Paige, CFPS, CWBSP, WBITM | JCI Territory Manager, Water Products – New England | Pn1 Nutrition Coach | Founder, Changes Made Simple, Wellness + Nutrition The fire protection industry is built on grit, long days, grueling schedules, and a strong …
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Seriously, it’s time! For a few years now, I’ve been banging the drum, trying to convince others that we need to recognize an occupation for inspection and testing, separating it from installation as a matter of training and practice. What do I mean by that? It’s long been the practice …
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Leona Ball with Piper Fire Protection Wins Silver Medal On Feb. 25-26, during the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Convention 2025 in Las Vegas, Nev., four fire sprinkler apprentices competed on the national stage to take the title of National Craft Champion in the fire sprinkler division. The 36th Annual …
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Total Fire Protection Attracting and Retaining Talent It’s no secret that the fire protection industry is currently grappling with a national skilled labor shortage. However, AFSA Contractor Member Total Fire Protection in Grand Rapids, Mich., is responding with people-first solutions, a team-driven culture, and embracing technology to combat the issue. …
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Just over one year into its reformation, AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC), chaired by E. Parks Moore, P.E., CFPS, SET, vice president of engineering–sprinkler division at Pye Barker Fire & Safety, is hitting its stride and making its mark on the NFPA standards development process. The TAC establishes the technical …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
