New CAL Fire-Approved Courses Added The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) recently added 16 new recorded webinars to its existing on-demand library. Twenty-six hours of CAL FIRE-approved courses are now available online and at fitters’ convenience. Access to these webinars is especially important for contractors in California as they need …
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WHAT WE DO WORKS! Since my last article, there have been tragic fires in New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, where three firefighters lost their lives. It pains me every time this happens, knowing that there’s technology here that can prevent these tragedies from happening … fire sprinklers! WHAT WE …
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Tips to Maximize Your ROI If you’re reading this article, chances are you are, were, or will be a member of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). But how would you categorize your AFSA membership activity level? Are you an involved participant? Inactive? Observing your membership from the outside? The …
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A Call for Action on NFPA 25 EDITOR’S NOTE: This article appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of Sprinkler Age. It has been revised for clarity since being published and is printed below. The end is neigh! Listed antifreeze solutions have been required in new systems since the 2013 edition …
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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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