JIMCO FIRE PROTECTION HOSTS FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN At this year’s National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Conference & Expo, Bob Caputo, CFPS, president of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), attended a seminar on building awareness about the fire protection industry and sprinklers. He was surprised to hear …
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INDUSTRY VETERAN FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE THROUGH TRAINING AND THE NEXT GENERATION From his humble beginnings on the family farm in Paxton, Neb., Joseph A. (Joe) Heinrich rose to the top of his profession, dedicating himself to the betterment of the sprinkler industry. He gave his time, talents, and expertise …
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University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Department Contest Builds Awareness and Excitement DeMatha Catholic High School has won the 10th annual Design Challenge competition hosted by the University of Maryland’s Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE), earning its second victory since 2016. The “Amigos” team demonstrated the ability to build …
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Digital and Community Outreach Makes a Difference When the Runyan Acres (Ark.) Volunteer Fire Department learned they were a recipient of a $750 stipend to support community outreach during 2024 Home Fire Sprinkler Week this past May, they scheduled an open house event. The funds were used to purchase an …
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ARGCO and Arkansas Chapter Build Trailer as a Recruitment Tool Two forces have come together to increase awareness about the fire protection industry. ARGCO and the Arkansas Fire Sprinkler Contractors Association, a chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), have created a demonstration trailer showcasing the industry and its …
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I’m writing this column during a time of reflection on what I do for a living. The more I think about it, I (we) save lives. Sprinklers work! As I stated in my last column, my first grandchild was born. I’m now more than ever worried my grandchild does not live in a sprinklered …
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Added Instruction Aids With NICET’S New WBSL Exams The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is proud to announce that its Beginning and Intermediate Design Schools have been updated to NICET’s new exams for Water-Based Systems Layout (WBSL) certifications. NICET’s Water-Based Systems Layout certification program is for engineering technicians engaged in …
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Well, it’s that time of year again! Many of you will be seeing this edition of Sprinkler Age at AFSA43, our annual convention at the beautiful Gaylord Rockies Hotel & Convention Center. On a clear day, you can see the majestic Rocky Mountains—in fact, you can probably see them on …
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Cooking and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Among Top Fire Concerns As the new school year approaches, college students nationwide are preparing to move into campus dormitories and off-campus housing. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety™ (CCFS) collaborate on the annual Campus Fire Safety Month …
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First, I must say WOW! WOW how fast this year has passed. WOW to the amazing AFSA Board, committee members, staff, contractors, and associate members. And WOW to all of the amazing things that have been accomplished by the aforementioned group. I hope you all are enjoying the AFSA43 convention …
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