M/S Council Working to Meet Challenges With the continuing challenges facing our industry related to supply chain issues and material pricing escalations, I feel compelled to reach out to our members. Production and shipping constraints have led to longer delays beyond historical norms, and the impact to your projects and …
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Florida Chapter Builds Relationships Politics is not something one can dip their toe in. You’re either in it or you’re not. The Florida Chapter of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) had a few toes in the political pool for years. Things changed in 2020 when we partnered with RSA …
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I want to take this opportunity to announce that Victoria Valentine has been selected to receive the grade of Fellow in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). Vicky has been a great addition to the AFSA technical team, and this recognition for SFPE is well deserved. Congratulations! Your AFSA …
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Virginia Chapter Engages Local Students The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) Virginia Chapter board was meeting for the first time this year in February, and we were trying to come up with something unique we could do to help our members and possibly increase membership in the state chapter. We …
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“What happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas” has been a marketing campaign for Sin City for many years—a slogan we’ve all heard and chuckled over. Well, we want you to forget that tagline and, instead, remember everything we do and see in Vegas at AFSA41! We want you …
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This blog post contains sponsored content. A NEW LINE LAUNCHED In 2022 Reliable launched our line of Reliable Grooved Couplings and Fittings. Stamped on each Grooved part is RASCO, the abbreviation of our company, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Just like our sprinklers and valves. The development of this product spanned …
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Honoring an Industry Legend In 1983, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) created its highest honor, the Henry S. Parmelee Award, to recognize an outstanding individual who has dedicated himself or herself to the professional advancement of the fire sprinkler industry and the goal of fire safety through automatic sprinklers. …
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Meet the Seven Apprentices Competing at AFSA41 The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is proud to host the 29th Annual National Apprentice Competition (NAC) this year at AFSA41: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Las Vegas. This competition allows apprentices representing member companies from across the country to compete in …
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Last Chance for AFSA Training in Design and ITM for 2022 The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) offers a variety of education programs to serve members’ needs. From the field to the office with apprenticeship; design; and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) training, AFSA can help take your business to …
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This blog post contains sponsored content. ASC is here for your seismic design needs. We provide digital tools and technical support that help ensure your projects meet required seismic regulations and are designed as seamlessly as possible. Seis Brace 2.0 is the most comprehensive seismic bracing calculation software available for the …
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Sprinkler Age A Publication of the American Fire Sprinkler Association
