by Ray Fremont | Jan 26, 2018 | AFSA Schuylkill, Events, News
The first AFSA MAC meeting of 2018 was a success! On Thursday, January 25th, we, along with NFSA representatives, packed Maggiano’s in King of Prussia, PA with contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers to discuss both organizations’ local and national...
by Ray Fremont | Nov 9, 2017 | AFSA Schuylkill, Events, News
On October 16, 2017, the AFSA MAC was proud to provide a side-by-side burn demonstration as part of the 29th Annual Fort Washington Fire Prevention and Safety Expo. The Fort Washington Fire Expo was initially started as a way to educate the public about fire safety...
by Ray Fremont | Apr 7, 2017 | AFSA Schuylkill, Events, News
Phil Gunning with Tyco Fire Protection gave an exciting and informative presentation on Introduction to Storage at the AFSA MAC March Meeting. This meeting was also the chapter’s first AFSA NextGen Initiative event. Members interested in learning more about the...
by Ray Fremont | Apr 7, 2017 | AFSA Schuylkill, News
AFSA created the Fire Sprinklers Save Lives award in 1988 to recognize individuals outside the fire sprinkler industry who help dispel negative myths about fire sprinklers by generating public awareness of the truth about this life-saving technology. Recipients of...
by Ray Fremont | Jan 20, 2017 | AFSA Schuylkill, Events, News
Did you know that ACT142 went into effect on 12/31/16 and it will dramatically impact the rights of owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who are interested in managing, protecting, preserving or filing mechanics lien claims? Everyone in attendance at...
by Ray Fremont | Jan 4, 2017 | News
Jonathan Offord, a fire sprinkler fitter apprentice with Commonwealth Fire Protection in Leola, Pennsylvania, took first place and a $5,000 cash prize at the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) 23rd Annual National Apprentice Competition. Click here to read...