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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
