Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association

Higher Standards

AFSA staff represented the association and AFSA’s Technical Advisory Council (TAC) at the 2026 NFPA Technical Meeting in Las Vegas. In addition to the…
Building the Future on Purpose

Why the NextGen Committee Exists The fire sprinkler industry sits at a quiet but consequential crossroads. We all know about the labor shortage in our…
Small Contractors, Big Conversations

Running a small fire sprinkler contracting business is rewarding, but it can also be lonely. When you own or lead a small company you wear every hat t…
Meet the Seven NAC Finalists

Apprentices Take the National Stage Seven of the nation’s top fire sprinkler apprentices are headed to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the 33rd Annu…
Medovich Receives 2026 Parmelee Award

A Legacy of Leadership, Service, and Giving Back For more than four decades, Jack Medovich, P.E., has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advanc…

Higher Standards