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  • CHAIR’S MESSAGE

    CHAIR’S MESSAGE

    Celebrate good times, we did! The AFSA43 convention was a Mile-High Success! Once again, we broke ou…

  • FLASHPOINT

    FLASHPOINT

    I like my end-of-the-year column to acknowledge what the technical team did well and what we would l…

  • REGIONAL REALIGNMENT 

    REGIONAL REALIGNMENT 

    AFSA MEMBERSHIP REGIONS EXPAND TO BETTER SERVE MEMBERS Keeping the American Fire Sprinkler Associati…

  • #MEMBERSMATTER!

    #MEMBERSMATTER!

    Have you ever signed up for a service or subscription for one benefit only to discover a treasure tr…

  • TECHNICAL CHALLENGES: NOV/DEC 2024

    TECHNICAL CHALLENGES: NOV/DEC 2024

    CAN YOU MEET THE CHALLENGE? AFSA’s Engineering & Technical Services Department staff present tec…

Mentoring Matters

Mentoring Matters

Why You Should Get Involved with AFSA’s Mentor Program Mentorship is overflowing with benefits for both the mentor and mentee. Mentorship relationships are customizable and look different from person to person. The process doesn’t have to be a dry “check-the-box” style approach, but can rather look however you want it …

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A Different Outcome

A Different Outcome

Fire Prevention Week Spotlights Steps to Stay Safe and Prevent Fire Tragedies Earlier this year, a devastating fire ravaged a family’s home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The fire broke out in the early morning hours, trapping and claiming the lives of all seven of the family’s children, aged 14 to …

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Mitigating Antifreeze Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

Mitigating Antifreeze Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems

Advantages of Glycerin-based Antifreeze Solutions Over Propylene Glycol-based Antifreeze Solutions By Manny Silva, Chief Engineer, Fire Suppression Products, Johnson Controls. Introduction Corrosion is an issue that has long plagued the fire protection industry. Corrosion of pipes, valves, sprinklers, and other components used in a fire sprinkler system has been a …

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Achieving Quality Contractor Status

Achieving Quality Contractor Status

AFSA Program Recognizes Excellence and Responsibility The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Quality Contractor (QC) program was launched to publicly recognize and honor fire sprinkler contracting firms that have documented their commitment in four key areas of corporate responsibility: safety, training, quality of life (employee benefits) and industry and community …

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Strickland Awarded 2019 Henry S. Parmelee Award

Strickland Awarded 2019 Henry S. Parmelee Award

Servant Leader Shapes Legacy Through Industry Dedication Where leadership is concerned, being asked is much better than asking, because the best leaders are servant leaders. As with any leader—especially those leaders who base their model on listening to others—when Manning Strickland, Sr. spoke, people listened. For over three decades, the …

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President’s Report

President’s Report

Survey Says…  If you were around in the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, you probably remember that infamous line, “Survey Says…”.  This catchphrase was coined by the late Richard Dawson, who first hosted the popular game show “Family Feud,” as he revealed the results of a poll of 100 people …

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