Fire Protection

American Fire Sprinkler Association announces Patriot Chapter

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island members join forces

April 12, 2018

The Yankee chapter will now be known as the Patriot chapter in the New England area.

Anvil International acquires FlexHead Industries

Acquisition includes FlexHead and SprinkFLEX brands of adjustable sprinkler piping drops

April 8, 2018

The acquisition strengthens Anvil International’s fire protection product package.

AFSA names 'Young Professional of the Year'

Tiffany Moore makes waves in the fire-protection industry

September 11, 2017

The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire-protection professional.

Anvil Intl. acquires Grinnell Grooved Mechanical Products

Johnson Controls will retain the Grinnell Fire Suppression business globally.

August 22, 2017

Acquisition includes grooved couplings, fittings and valves, G-Press Systems, technical services and the Anniston, Alabama foundry.

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.

Washington town mandates fire sprinklers

In 2003, legislation was introduced to require fire sprinklers in new residential housing in Camas, Washington.

Amanda Rae

May 16, 2017

In 2016, 214 out of 215 new homes built in Camas included fire sprinklers.

HOLDRITE HydroFlame Pro Series

December 21, 2016

HOLDRITE’s lab-tested and UL Listed cast-in-place firestop solution continues with the introduction of the HydroFlame Pro Series.

Victaulic flexible dry sprinkler

August 19, 2016

Victaulic’s VicFlex VS1 flexible dry sprinkler combines flexible fittings technology with traditional dry sprinkler technology.

Victaulic fire protection system fittings

May 31, 2016

Designed for fire protection systems, Victaulic's FireLock installation-ready fittings, a single-unit design solution, provide fast and easy pipe connection.