High School Students Learn About Fire Protection Through UMD FPE Fire Design Challenge Attracting, engaging, and retaining the interest of high school students is a challenge, no matter the topic. Scientific matters may pose an even greater challenge. However, the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering’s (FPE), Design …
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Mid-Year Chapter Leadership Conference Brings Leaders Together The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) brought together chapter leaders from across the country for its Mid-Year Chapter Leadership Conference, May 20-21, 2025. Held at AFSA’s offices in Richardson, Texas, this year’s event provided resources, education, training, and team building activities. “The conference …
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Leading With Vision and Dedication Madison Parsons Wolf, regional sales manager at Victaulic, has been named AFSA’s NextGen Initiative’s (NGI) 2025 Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year (YPY). Wolf has distinguished herself not only through her sales performance but also through her commitment to empowering the industry and the …
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Largest Sprinkler Trade Show Offered in D.C. This Fall Want to view the latest advances in products, technology, and services available to the sprinkler? The best-of-the-best will be showcased in one place this fall—AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition. To be held Oct. 15-18, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort …
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This blog post contains sponsored content. In the ever-evolving world of fire protection, trustworthy system performance and efficient installation practices aren’t just important… they’re non-negotiable. Every minute saved on the job site, every component that reduces complexity, and every design that removes guesswork contributes to safer buildings and smoother inspections. …
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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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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
