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I do not know any successful person who lacked vision. Author Stephen Covey opined that all things are created twice, and vision is the first creation. The mental creation always precedes the physical or the second creation. Vision not only helps us to spot present opportunities but also points us …

Veterans Home Protected by System Installed by AFSA Members Thanks to a residential sprinkler system installed by members of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), a veteran’s home in Granby, Mass., was recently saved. On the night of March 21, 2025, the Granby Fire Department was called to a home …

Top Students Recognized on 2024 Honor Roll It’s time to celebrate the best of the best in fire sprinkler training! The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) started the National Apprentice Honor Roll in 2012 and has continued the annual tradition of spotlighting the top students. This honor roll showcases the …

Apprenticeship Training That Delivers This marks the third year for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)’s Virtual Instruction Program (VIP), and it’s making an impact within the industry. VIP is designed to deliver flexible, high-quality training to companies and apprentices within the fire sprinkler industry. “It is exciting to see …

LEARN MORE AND EARN MORE WITH CEUS, CPDS, AND CONTACT HOURS This year, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) annual convention heads to the nation’s capital for expert instruction, entertainment, networking, and North America’s largest fire sprinkler exhibition. Join AFSA in Washington, D.C. for the premier sprinkler industry event—AFSA44: Convention, …

This blog post contains sponsored content. Testing your sprinkler system’s pressure switches doesn’t need to be a manual, time-consuming process. Potter’s Auto-Test Pressure Switch (ATPS) is saving contractors and building owners time and money by automating the required testing without compromising the supervisory pressures of their dry and pre-action systems.  …

AFSA Members Donate, Install Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems The Fire Museum of Maryland in Lutherville is one of the largest fire museums showcasing the history of firefighting in America. It grew from the Heaver family’s private collection of more than 40 years. Previously unprotected, this important and comprehensive museum …

Someone once told me that you know you are getting old when you start receiving praise and awards for things you like to do. Retirement is right around the corner, they explained. Well, I am not ready to retire, and I still love what I do, so God willing, you …

I suspect almost everyone in the fire protection community has heard that Matt Klaus has joined Team AFSA as our executive vice president and chief operating officer. Matt joins us after 15 years with NFPA, and most recently, NFPA Global. Like most, I regard Matt as an industry icon, with …

I believe AFSA is the GOLD standard for training and educating the industry while promoting fire protection systems that save lives and property. This core mission brings our association the best of the best talent to our staff. Our newest superstar to join our team is Matt Klaus, as executive …