November 6, 2020
Association News, Featured Articles, Membership, Technical Articles
It has been almost a year since I accepted a position with AFSA, and what a ride it has been! From the beginning, I could not have asked for better support from my bosses, the AFSA’s Board of Directors. This group of sprinkler contractors is diverse with lots of experience, …
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November 4, 2020
Association News, Featured Articles, Membership
AFSA Board of Directors Set New Mission statementand New Member Categories In celebration of its 40th anniversary in 2021, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has embraced an updated mission and vision for the association and set some new membership categories. The AFSA Membership and Long-Range Planning committee members have …
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November 2, 2020
Featured Articles
Budget & Finance Committee in the Spotlight Some of the most important functions of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) are done behind the scenes, and members often don’t hear or see from these groups. But dedicated volunteers give of their time and expertise to ensure the Association’s continued success. …
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November 2, 2020
Association News, Featured Articles, Membership
In this issue, I want to talk to you about opportunity. But before I do so, I want to take this moment to tell you how much you and your family and your well-being mean to this association. The last six months have not been easy on anyone—our way of …
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October 16, 2020
Featured Articles, Technical Articles
Sometimes Evaluating Water Supply Takes on a Whole New Meaning In water-based fire protection systems, there’s one consistent factor… water. The sprinkler industry has long had a love/hate relationship with water. The whole concept around what we do is based on getting the right amount of water to the right …
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October 13, 2020
Association News, Featured Articles, Industry, Membership, People
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 this difficult time in our nation, many are evaluating what’s important in their …
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October 7, 2020
Association News, Featured Articles
Industry Veteran to Lead Fire Sprinkler Industry’s Largest Trade Association The Board of Directors of the Dallas-based American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has announced the unanimous selection of Robert G. (Bob) Caputo, CFPS, as the association’s President. Established in 1981, AFSA and its federation of 31 chapters serve as North America’s largest …
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October 1, 2020
Education, Featured Articles, Industry
Help Raise Awareness About Opportunities in construction With a projected one million craft professionals needed by 2023, the construction industry is facing both a shortage of skills and personnel. The National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) and its outreach initiative Build Your Future (BYF) designated October as Careers in …
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September 28, 2020
Convention, Featured Articles, Industry, Membership
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 …
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September 23, 2020
Featured Articles, Products
As you select an antifreeze for your customers’ fire sprinkler systems this upcoming winter season, it is important that you consider these questions: Does it meet the rigorous technical challenges of becoming listed as required by NFPA?Is it listed and approved for use with the application and the size of …
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