Meet the 26th Annual National Apprentice Competition Finalists The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is excited to host its 26th Annual Apprentice Competition this year at AFSA38: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in San Diego, California. This event allows apprentices representing member companies from across the country to compete in …
Read More »Ten Roles Your Fire Protection Distributor Plays
When you think about Fire Protection distributors, what comes to mind? Have you ever considered the full spectrum of services a trusted Fire Protection distributor provides? At Core & Main, we did a quick brainstorm and came up with the following list. 1. A local partner. With more than 50 …
Read More »Chair’s Message
I am writing this column this morning with a little sadness but also with great anticipation. This is the last column of this type I will write as we will be transitioning in a new AFSA Chair of the Board of Directors at AFSA38: Convention, Exhibition and Apprentice Competition, October …
Read More »Ferguson Fire & Fabrication is a SUPPLIER YOU CAN TRUST!
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 protection industry and grown into the nation’s largest, most trusted independent distributor of fire protection supplies. With uncompromising quality, every product added …
Read More »Exhibit Hall Extravaganza
AFSA38 Features Products and Services From Around the Globe The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 38th Annual Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition (AFSA38) is pleased to offer the largest display of fire sprinkler products and services in the country! Come to the California coast and visit with the top fire …
Read More »TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND AFSA38
1. GET INSPIRED by our line-up of nationally recognized speakers. The industry’s best and most well-known names provide the most bang for the buck with prominent panelists as well as expert industry practitioners with topics and tips to help you remain strong, competitive, and profitable during uncertain times. 2. EARN …
Read More »Seminars in San Diego
AFSA38 Offers Multi-Day, Multi-Track Technical and Managerial Seminars AFSA38 welcomes you to the West Coast for its annual convention, exhibition, and apprentice competition, October 1-4, 2019. This year’s event features over 70 hours of seminars in six tracks, tailored to meet your educational needs. Whether you are looking for technical …
Read More »AFSA38 Shines in the Golden State
The Largest Annual Fire Sprinkler Exhibition in North America Travels to California Come to the golden state and join us for the largest event of its kind in the fire sprinkler industry as the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) hosts AFSA38: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition October 1-4, 2019. Network …
Read More »Apprentice Training Provides a Path to Success
Learn Today, Earn Tomorrow Until the founding of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) on September 16, 1981, there was no organization providing a national apprentice training program for merit shop fire sprinkler contractors. A short two months later, the AFSA National Apprenticeship and Training Standards were submitted to the …
Read More »Deadline Approaching for 2019
AFSA Awards Nominations Sought for Industry Leaders The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is accepting nominations for its top honors: the prestigious Henry S. Parmelee award, esteemed Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year award, and the new yet highly regarded Young Professional of the Year award. The awards will be …
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