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AFSA celebrates 40th anniversary with spectacular convention, exhibition and apprentice competition

October 8, 2021

AFSA41 will be held Oct. 15-19, 2022, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Scott Cox named AFSA "Young Professional of the Year"

August 4, 2021

The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire protection professional, who is under 40 and demonstrates exemplary technical, professional and inclusive leadership skills not only in their own businesses, but also at a national level.

AFSA names Joshua McDonald technical programs specialist

May 18, 2021

In this role, he will be responsible for developing, updating and delivery of technical content.

Robert G. Caputo named AFSA president

October 7, 2020

Caputo has been an important part of this industry for over 41 years and is a long-time member of AFSA and promoter of merit shop contracting.

AFSA announces award winners, personnel news

Organization recognizes Moore, Caputo and Davis

September 28, 2017

The organization announces two award winners and one new hire.

AFSA opens Second Chance Scholarship contest

The contest is open through Aug. 30 and offers five $1,000 scholarships

May 31, 2017

Those seeking to pursue a college undergraduate or graduate degree or trade school education — including returning military, parents returning to the workforce, etc. — are encouraged to enter.

AFSA webinars to cover changes to 2016 NFPA 13

February 1, 2016

This two-part webinar series will explore in-depth the revisions throughout the 2016 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Fire Sprinkler Systems.

AFSA's 2016 fire sprinkler system training schedule

October 27, 2015

The American Fire Sprinkler Association announced the 2016 schedule for its popular Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School.

AFSA awards $20,000 in scholarships

August 20, 2015

The American Fire Sprinkler Association awarded scholarships to 10 high school graduating seniors randomly selected from 65,570 applicants.

American Fire Sprinkler Association announces scholarship contest winners

AFSA announces scholarship contest winners

July 29, 2014

Applicants are required to read a passage about fire and take a 10-question reading comprehension test. For each question answered correctly, the student receives one entry into a drawing for one of 10 scholarships. A total of 10 entries per applicant into the drawing are possible.