AFSA44 was an unbelievable event. What a wonderful time we all had, and, if you missed it, hopefully you can join us in San Antonio at AFSA45 September 27-30, 2026. The training opportunities and networking were vast. The list of presenters throughout the event was the Who’s Who of the …
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I’m a pretty old guy. Well, ok, I’m an old guy who isn’t very pretty, but I’ve been around long enough to know the world around me is changing at a more rapid pace than the experiences my father had while visiting this planet. When we look up the word …
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As I step into the role of Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), I am both honored and excited to serve an organization that has been instrumental in advancing the merit shop fire sprinkler industry for over four decades. The trust you have …
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A Blast From the Past The recent loss of life fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living facility in Fall River, Mass., has been attributed to the presence of recalled sprinklers installed in that facility. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal has described this as a ticking time bomb, following an …
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DeLorie Elected Chair of the Board The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) held its 2025-2026 officer elections during the October 2025 Board meeting. Paul DeLorie, Hampshire Fire Protection Co., Londonderry, N.H., was elected Chair of the Board. Jay Strickland, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Forestville, Md., was elected First Vice Chair; …
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Kaempfer Elected Chair, English Vice Chair The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 Manufacturers/Suppliers (M/S) Council election. After votes were cast and tallied, Andy L. Kaempfer, Safe Signal, will serve as chair, and Dave English, General Air Products, will serve as vice …
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The gears of the standard development process have been churning the last two months and elevating requirements in several standards of interest to the fire sprinkler industry. In October, the technical committee for NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, had their first draft meeting …
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One of my favorite books about leadership is celebrating 20 years since its publication. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, which was authored by Doris Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin has written a number of biographies and won a Pulitzer Prize in 1995 for her book No Ordinary Time, …
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NAC Finalists Take Center Stage at AFSA44 Seven of the nation’s top apprentices will compete in the 32nd National Apprentice Competition (NAC) during AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. These finalists will put their skills to the test with a written and hands-on competition vying …
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We’re sharing this announcement from NFPA regarding their unprecedented public awareness campaign to protect privately developed safety standards that keep communities safe. Congress is in summer recess, and when they return, NFPA wants them to see growing momentum behind the Pro Codes Act, bipartisan legislation that reinforces copyright protection when standards are incorporated by …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
