On this page, you will see a picture of myself from back in 1990 when we had just celebrated our ninth year as an association. Hard to believe I look exactly the same today as I did back then (just kidding), but what I have lost since then I have …
Read More »Call for Nominations
Nominate Online for 2021 AFSA Awards The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is accepting online nominations for its top honors: the Henry S. Parmelee award, Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year award, and Young Professional of the Year award. Awards will be presented during AFSA40: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition, …
Read More »AFSA Celebrates 40 Years in 2021
Join in the Texas-Sized Celebration The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is excited to be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021, and we are inviting everyone to the party! Join us at AFSA40: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, September 18-21, 2021, in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio, for …
Read More »Honoring Maryland Fire Chief Brian Geraci
Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year Celebrated The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was pleased to honor Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci and present him with AFSA’s 2020 Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year award at a dinner celebration on October 27 at Olive Grove restaurant in Linthicum …
Read More »Virtual General Session
Join AFSA Online October 7 Coming soon to a computer screen near you! Join the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Central time for the first-ever virtual general session! When the COVID-19 pandemic forced AFSA to cancel its in-person event at the Hilton …
Read More »Shamoon Named Young Professional of the Year
The American Dream Still Exists Jamil Shamoon lives by the “Golden Rule.” But treating others the way he’d like to be treated is far from the only reason for the 39-year-old, father of four’s success. As owner of Symons Fire Protection in Poway, California, Shamoon has worked in various positions …
Read More »AFSA39 Postponed in the Interest of Safety
AFSA Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition Scheduled to Return to Orlando in 2023 After thoughtful consideration, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Board of Directors has announced that AFSA39: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition scheduled for September 13-16 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando will not take place this …
Read More »Preparation Pays Off
Convention Committee in the Spotlight It’s no surprise that the biggest event of its kind in the fire sprinkler industry is also the biggest annual event for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). AFSA39: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition is a gathering of fire protection professionals from across the globe, …
Read More »AFSA39 Offers it All
Education, Training, and Networking in One Place Join the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) in Orlando, Florida, for a week of education and entertainment, September 13-16, 2020, at AFSA39: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition. This year’s event features 48 seminars offering 8.2 CEUs, 82 CPDs, and 82 Contact Hours in …
Read More »Seminars, Sunshine, and Socializing
AFSA39 Gears Up for Orlando, Florida This Fall The Sunshine State and the Theme Park Capital of the World® are calling all members of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) to attend AFSA39: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, September 13-16, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. Featuring the largest event of its …
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