Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is the Nation’s Largest, Most Trusted Independent Distributor of Fire Protection Supplies This blog post contains sponsored content. Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is a division of Ferguson, the largest pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) distributor in the United States. Since 1987, we have served the fire …
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It was great to be back at the NFPA Conference & Expo this past June. The return to in-person meetings gave everyone in attendance an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, attend many informative, educational sessions, and—my favorite—argue and discuss amending motions on the floor at the NFPA Technical Meeting. In …
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Ron Siarnicki Named 2022 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year While many can say they “grew up” in the fire service, Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), was raised in the fire service and the fire station. From serving as a volunteer firefighter as a …
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AFSA Chapters One of the many great benefits of belonging to a trade association is the camaraderie of meeting people with similar interests, sharing information about your business, the challenges of your trade, and the successes that you have enjoyed along the way. Chapters are also the place to learn …
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To Our Valued AFSA Members, With the continuing challenges facing our industry related to supply chain issues and material pricing escalations, I feel compelled to reach out to our members. Production and shipping constraints have led to longer delays beyond historical norms, and the impact to your projects and your …
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Virginia Chapter and Burn Survivors Foundation Support Camp The Virginia Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)and its 501c3 Burn Survivors Foundation have supported the Central Virginia Burn Camp since 2000, donating $524,400 over the last 21 years. The 2022 Central Virginia Burn Camp was held June 12-18 at …
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Refined Talent Arrives to the Fire Protection Industry As fate would have it, some things are just meant to be. At least, that’s how things played out for Katie Meehan, director of marketing at VSC Fire & Security, Ashland, Virginia. Growing up with a father who was already in the …
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AFSA Launches New Apprenticeship Program Like many of you, I have been around this industry for more than 45 years and, like many of you, I have heard the refrain, “When we’re busy, we don’t have time for training and when we’re not busy, we don’t have money for it.” …
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Don’t Gamble With Your Business—Attend AFSA41 The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 41st Annual Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition (AFSA41) is offering this year’s largest display of fire sprinkler products and services in the country! Visit Las Vegas and the top fire sprinkler industry manufacturers and suppliers October 16-19 at …
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Remembering Your “Why” There are thousands of contractor companies in the United States. Out of those thousands, less than half are members of a professional organization. Those who are members join for an intended purpose, whether it be networking, training, professional development, or professional advice. It’s called their “why”—why they …
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