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As I grow older, I have been getting in the habit of looking around, asking the reasons why we do certain things, and why we struggle to see the importance of doing other things. Do we do things that we like to do and put off what we don’t like? …

The first stage in the standard development process for the 2028 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, is coming to a close with the correlating committee adjourning this week. So, what does a correlating committee do? Simply put, the correlating committee helps make sure NFPA …

Earlier this year, I read a Wall Street Journal  article titled “The Best Small-Business  Advice I Ever Got.”  It made me reflect on advice I have received over my lifetime—not just for business, but my life overall.  I have been blessed with a host of wonderful mentors and teachers. In …

Have you ever signed up for a gym membership—maybe even taken advantage of a free trial—only to cancel it a month later because you didn’t see the value? If so, you’re not alone. Many people walk away from memberships believing they “didn’t get anything out of it.” Association membership works …

Let me begin with a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who helped make AFSA44, our annual convention just a few short months ago, a monumental success. Once again, we enjoyed a record turnout of attendees and exhibitors, and we look forward to seeing everyone in San Antonio, Texas, for AFSA45. …

AFSA Celebrates Convention Exhibition and Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., set the stage for AFSA44, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) annual Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, Oct. 15–18. Drawing over 1,500 fire sprinkler contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, architects, designers, facility managers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), to the Gaylord …

Virtual Instruction Path Offers All Levels of Learning The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was founded in 1981 on the bedrock of education and training. For 2026, AFSA is pleased to announce that all four levels of its Sprinkler Fitting Apprentice Training will be offered as an Employee-Led Path (ELP) …

Aid for Students in and Outside of the Sprinkler Industry The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) prioritizes training and education through its scholarship programs. Whether you’re inside or outside of the fire sprinkler industry, AFSA offers educational opportunities for everyone. With a variety of scholarships, you’re guaranteed to be one …

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 …

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 …