Utilize This Free Service to Save Time and Money Have you ever had a technical question that you just couldn’t seem to answer? Found yourself wondering who was in the right when you disagreed with an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or design team? As a member of the American Fire …
Read More »Recruiting for the Next Generation
AFSA Announces Next Gen Initiative With SkillsUSA One of the greatest challenges our industry faces today is the sustainability of our workforce. As more and more of our experienced employees are retiring, contractors and suppliers across all regions are struggling to find quality young tradesmen, drafters, project managers, estimators, salesmen and …
Read More »Members Save Using AFSA’s Informal Interpretations
How Can AFSA Assist You? One of the many benefits of your AFSA membership is access to AFSA”s Technical Services Department and its archives of Informal Interpretations. Have you taken advantage of it? In 2015, members saved over $80,000 and 200 hours on jobs by putting AFSA’s Technical Services staff …
Read More »Quality Contractor Recognition Awarded
AFSA Recognizes Mr. Sprinkler Fire Protection The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has awarded Quality Contractor recognition to Mr. Sprinkler Fire Protection, Roseville, California. The Quality Contractor (QC) program was launched to publicly recognize and honor fire sprinkler contracting firms that have documented their commitment in four key areas of …
Read More »The Value of Education
Committee Spotlight: Apprenticeship & Education Committee When fire sprinkler professionals are looking for the best in education and apprenticeship training, they will find it with the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). A great deal of planning, development and administration goes into training the finest fire sprinkler specialists in the country. Behind …
Read More »ITM Inspector Development Program Introduced
Industry’s First Inspection,Testing and Maintenance Program Focuses on Growing ITM Segment The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is pleased to offer the industry’s first Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) Inspector Development Program in response to member demand. AFSA’s new ITM Inspector Development Program prepares candidates for NICET’s Level II certification …
Read More »AFSA Joins Forces with Homes for Our Troops
Making Veterans’ Homes Fire Safe According to an estimate by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are currently 49,933 homeless veterans on the streets each night. That is 49,933 people who risked their lives for this country, who may have lost friends and been injured in the …
Read More »Chairman’s Message – September 2015
To remain consistent with my recent theme beginning articles, once again I must reflect upon how quickly time is passing. We are now already into September, more than two-thirds of the year in the books. WOW! For me, it is also a reflection on nearly two years in the books …
Read More »AFSA Announces New Rocky Mountain Chapter
Members in Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming Band Together As the newest chapter to join the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) family, the Rocky Mountain chapter will serve AFSA members from Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. The newly formed chapter met for the first time on August 20 in Salt Lake City, …
Read More »Convention is a “Don’t Miss” Event
The Best Four-Day Trip You’ll Ever Take for Your Business! When I sat down to write this brief article on one membership benefit of AFSA, I truly struggled to narrow my selection down. Between the apprenticeship program, training programs, technical assistance, and sponsored services I couldn’t settle on the best …
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