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AFSA Member Named Ambassador Emeritus The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is pleased to recognize Past Chairman of the Board Donald D. (Don) Becker for achieving NICET Ambassador Emeritus status for his contributions to the sprinkler industry, his commitment to NICET certification, and his dedication to quality and safety through …

AFSA Official Sprinkler Provider of Homes for Our Troops Purple Heart recipient Marine Sergeant Joshua Bouchard, who uses a wheelchair after losing part of a leg and suffering a spinal cord injury in a 2009 explosion in Afghanistan, saved himself and his two dogs when he realized his home was …

Innovator Has Created a Lasting Impact on the Fire Protection Industry “Brevity is the soul of wit.” This proverb comes from the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Anyone who knows Kraig Kirschner wouldn’t be surprised to know this is one of his favorite sayings. A man of few words, his …

Crivello Receives Young Professional of the Year Honorable Mention AFSA’s NextGen Initiative is pleased to announce that Christopher Crivello, PE is an Honorable Mention winner for the Young Professional of the Year award. Crivello, principal and partner of RAN Fire Protection Engineering, PC, Albany, New York, has dedicated his life …

Weeks Receives Young Professional of the Year Honorable Mention AFSA’s NextGen Initiative is pleased to announce that Stuart Weeks has been selected as an Honorable Mention winner for its Young Professional of the Year award. Weeks began his fire protection career in January of 2000 and is currently with American …

Humility, Honesty, and Hard Work are Keys to Career Success A “self-made man” is a classic phrase first coined on February 2, 1832, by United States Senator Henry Clay who referred to the self-made man in the United States Senate, to describe individuals whose success lay within the individuals themselves, …

AFSA Contractor Member Apprentices Sweep Competition The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) was well represented and swept the competition at the 31st Annual Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) National Craft Championship (NCC) held in Long Beach, California, March 18-22. Bryant Hamilton Coffey won first place and a gold medal in …

AHJ Helps Firefighters Understand the Effectiveness of Fire Sprinklers Josh Stefancic has helped thousands of firefighters understand the effectiveness of fire sprinkler technology through his involvement on the executive board of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). There, he has helped to author and review several training manuals including …

Record-Breaking Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition AFSA36: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition, held in Las Vegas, September 24-27, 2017, attracted a record number of registered attendees – 1,411 to be exact. Hosted by the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA), fire sprinkler industry professionals from around the world convened at the …

Homeowners Voluntarily Install Residential Sprinkler System Set in a picturesque, bedroom community north of Boston is a gorgeous, newly constructed 7,000-ft2 home. This grand residence, located 1,300 ft from the street up a secluded windy knoll, is tucked into a beautifully wooded property in a unique town. It’s unique in …