“Charge Into Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years—has announced “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2025. This year’s focus on lithium-ion …
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In today’s competitive business environment, success in the fire sprinkler industry isn’t just about the projects you complete or the products you provide—it’s also about the relationships you cultivate. Networking has always been a vital part of professional growth, but within the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), networking takes on …
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31st Annual Burn Survivors Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Thousands for Its Charities Under clear skies and with plenty of competitive spirit, the Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) hosted its Annual Burn Survivors Golf Tournament on Oct. 9, 2024. Once again, this annual event was held at …
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NFPA Launches “A Code for Every Moment” Campaign to Raise Awareness and Defend the U.S. System of Safety Standards The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has launched “A Code for Every Moment,” one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than 125-year history, to educate the public …
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Panel of Experienced Local Advocates Share Proven Strategies One- and two-family homes present the greatest fire risk to residents and responding firefighters. Home fires can become deadly in as little as two minutes because of modern construction methods, synthetic materials and furnishings and emerging technology, such as the increasing use …
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Over the last few months, I have attended several NFPA technical committee meetings and the SFPE Storage Symposium. One thing became evident: many times, we do not know what we don’t know or what we should know. What do I mean? Look at the hazard classification of a typical automotive …
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Littler Law Firm will provide a “hotline” labor relations advice service to AFSA members confronted with union organizing or other labor issues. There will be no charge to AFSA members for the initial consultation, and no obligation to use Littler for follow-up work. Littler is the country’s largest labor-management relations …
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The code adoption and standard development process can be painstakingly slow at times, but it is important to recognize that you are not limited to the editions currently adopted in your jurisdiction. Starting with the 2025 edition of NFPA 13, annex language was added to the equivalency clause in Chapter …
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Martin Workman Receives AFSA’s Henry S. Parmelee Award “Leading by example” is often touted yet not always accomplished. Hallmarks of this leadership style include acting with integrity, demonstrating accountability, fostering trust, and modeling best work ethics and values. Leaders who embody these traits inspire others to achieve their best. One …
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On behalf of the AFSA team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to AFSA44. We are delighted to have you join us for what promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable event. Our shared commitment to advancing fire protection, life safety, and our mission of protecting people and …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
