August 27, 2015
Association News, Industry
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) held its annual Manufacturers/Suppliers (M/S) Council election on August 21. Chuck Kitts of System Sensor in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, was re-elected to a three-year term. Derek Allen of HD Supply Fire Protection in Hayward, California, was newly elected for a three-year term. New members of the AFSA …
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August 21, 2015
Association News, Management
The Best From the Best It is a sad fact that the majority of companies that install fire sprinklers do not belong to either national association. Generally speaking, most of the “non-joiners” are smaller companies that are so busy staying one step ahead they think they don’t have the luxury …
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August 17, 2015
Association News, Convention, Education, Featured Articles
A side-by-side demonstration is one of the best education tools to show the power of fire sprinklers. Two rooms are constructed: one with a fire sprinkler system, the other without. Then, a fire is lit in each room. Home fire sprinklers are designed to activate when the air in the …
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August 4, 2015
Association News, Management, Membership, People
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has elected its 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Newly elected directors include Rod DiBona of Rapid Fire Protection in Rapid City, S.D. (Region 3) and Lyle Hall of Western Fire Protection in Poway, Calif. (At Large). DiBona will take over the Region 3 director position …
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July 30, 2015
Association News, Membership
Member Testimonial My company has been a member of AFSA since 2004. I had no idea at the time we joined just how beneficial the membership would become. I was aware that the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was a good, member-oriented organization for the merit shop contractor because I …
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July 23, 2015
Association News, Convention, Featured Articles
Packed Exhibition Complements Seminars, Social Events The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 2015 convention, AFSA in Phoenix: Rising to Excellence, provides numerous ways to grow your business: 55 hours of educational seminars, many networking opportunities, and a sold-out exhibit hall. Offering the latest products and services available to the fire …
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July 22, 2015
Association News, Convention, Education, Membership
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is making a new effort to attract the next generation of fire protection professionals. This year’s convention, AFSA in Phoenix: Rise to Excellence, will feature several networking opportunities for the Next Generation group. Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 a.m. with the seminar “Real Talk: …
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July 21, 2015
Association News, Management
The Next Generation is an Excellent Resource Any great business has at least two of the following goals: to make money and to grow the business as far as they can using whatever tools and resources they have to make it happen. Some of the tools may be equipment, material …
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July 13, 2015
Association News, Membership
July already. Wow! Now past the halfway point in the calendar year. Seems as though every time I sit to pen an article, I can’t help but reflect upon how quickly time is passing. Business wise it has been a very, very nice year thus far. Not only for our …
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July 2, 2015
Association News, Convention
From the River to the Desert While the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) will offer 55 hours of technical and managerial seminars at its 34th Annual Convention & Exhibition, AFSA in Phoenix: Rising to Excellence, there will be plenty of entertainment with optional tours and the ever-popular golf tournament. Mark …
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