Industry Talent Showcased at National Apprentice Competition The stage was set. On September 21, 2021, hundreds of onlookers flooded into the bustling exhibit hall at AFSA40: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition in San Antonio, Texas, to watch the 28th Annual National Apprentice Competition hosted by the American Fire Sprinkler Association …
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Together We are Stronger Membership in the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) brings a measurable return on investment (ROI). Like any business decision, contributing dues to a trade association must bring value for the members and for the fire sprinkler industry in ways that matter. When I was a younger …
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A Mix of In-Person and Virtual Learning Planned for 2022 The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is set to train fire sprinkler system designers in 2022 with its popular Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School—and there’s big news! A new class format that features a blend of in-person and virtual …
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A New Year brings resolutions. This year, why don’t you consider investing in yourself. Over the years, I have known many great layout technicians and engineers who are getting old. I do not mean old with respect to age. I mean old and outdated with regard to their training and …
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Registration Now Open for 2022 The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Inspector Development program is preparing to welcome students to its Spring 2022 ITM class virtually on April 11. Now is the time to invest in your workforce and expand your services! The program features …
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Sacramento Valley Golf tournament Raises Funds for FFBI The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Sacramento Valley Chapter (SVC) held its end-of-year mixer, dinner, and meeting on December 8, 2021, at Crawdads River Cantina in Sacramento, California. The highlight of the evening was a $10,000 donation to the Fire Fighters Burn …
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Members Save Time and Money with Products and Services to Better Their Business The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) strives to provide the best benefits to members to help advance their businesses in new and advantageous ways and also simplify business practices where possible. AFSA currently offers eight “Business Solutions,” …
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Members Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is recognizing members who are celebrating milestone membership anniversaries. The member companies featured here have belonged to AFSA for 15 or more years of continuous membership. “During a time where the world is chaotic and filled with uncertainties, one thing …
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Each issue, AFSA’s Engineering & Technical Services Department presents technical challenges. Besides testing yourself and your co-workers, these exercises are excellent preparation for professional certification tests and also may count as continuing education hours. Check with your certification organization. Update for 2022—each issue of Sprinkler Age will focus on one …
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Three Chapters Join Together for Education and Networking What happens when you bring three American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) chapters together for three days of networking, education, and tons of fun? You call it a successful event! The Louisiana Fire Sprinkler Association and AFSA Alabama and Arkansas chapters recently joined …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
