Graduates Achieve AFSA’s 2018 Sprinkler Fitter National Honor Society The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Fire Sprinkler Fitter National Honor Society was first established in 2012 to recognize those trainees, along with their sponsoring employers, who have completed all four levels of the AFSA Correspondence Course for Fire Sprinkler Fitters …
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AFSA Virginia Chapter HelpsBurn Survivors Fire is one of the most devastating tragedies a family can endure. The loss of one’s home, property, and treasured memories is shattering, but losing a loved one or having a loved one sustain injuries changes everyone’s life forever. According to the American Burn Association …
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AFSA Offers Two Inspector Development Program Classes in 2019 Start 2019 off right and register your students in the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Inspector Development Program. Professionalize the role of your inspection team with this comprehensive 20-month program that provides a blended learning environment …
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Dodge Data & Analytics Predicts Deceleration in Total Construction Growth Will Continue Dodge Data & Analytics has released its 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2019 will be $808 billion, staying essentially even with …
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AFSA Awards Nominations Sought for Industry Leaders The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is accepting nominations for its top honors: the prestigious Henry S. Parmelee award, esteemed Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year award, and the new yet highly regarded Young Professional of the Year award. The awards will be …
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NextGen Initiative Announces February 26 Webinar The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) NextGen Initiative (NGI) is pleased to announce its upcoming February 26 webinar: “Real Leadership: New, Old, or Just What Works” presented by Ed Rigsbee, CSP, CAE, president of Rigsbee Enterprises, Inc. Webinars are presented free for AFSA members. …
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Members Form New Chapter in the Volunteer State The American Fire Sprinkler Association is pleased to welcome a new addition to its ever-growing network of chapters nationwide: the Tennessee chapter. As a new addition to the AFSA family, the Tennessee chapter will focus its efforts on serving all AFSA members …
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As our Board of Directors and staff “rang in the New Year” at the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) in January, I had the honor of being announced as its new President and CEO. With more than 28 years’ experience leading associations, including my work with the Michigan Manufacturers Association …
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One of the most anticipated events to happen as we roll into 2019 is the hiring of our new association President & CEO, Debra McGuire, MBA, IOM, CAE. Debra has had a long career in the association business. Throughout the vetting process in our search for a new president, Debra’s …
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This week the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is recognizing the American Burn Association’s (ABA) 2019 Burn Awareness week. According to the ABA, approximately every minute someone in the United States sustains a burn injury. In an effort to help reduce this number, AFSA has rounded up some of the …
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