Tampa, Fla., June 7 2020 – The American Fire Sprinkler Association, Florida Chapter (AFSA-FL) has announced its endorsement of Wilton Simpson for Commissioner of Agriculture.  “The Florida Chapter of the American Fire Sprinklers Association is proud to offer our endorsement of Wilton Simpson. As a businessman, he is acutely aware of the challenges that business owners face, and over the years as … Read More

Tampa, Fla., April 12, 2022 – The American Fire Sprinkler Association, Florida Chapter, has endorsed CFO Jimmy Patronis for his re-election in November.“ AFSA-FL is proud to announce their endorsement of Jimmy Patronis in his reelection campaign for Chief Financial Officer. As Florida’s State Fire Marshal, CFO Patronis’ exemplary work promoting fire safety through training programs, awareness campaigns, and effective licensure … Read More

INDUSTRY PARTNERS DONATE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO FIREFIGHTER AND HIS FAMILY  JESSICA COX | FLORIDA FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION  Nine out of every 10 fire deaths happen at home, and most of these fires happen at night while people are sleeping. These are industry statistics that Jon Rocasi knows well and not just because he’s a firefighter in Tampa, Florida. Those … Read More

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF THE NEXT GENERATION ONE OPPORTUNITY AT A TIME  Having grown up in the fire sprinkler industry, Scott Cox is keenly aware of the places the industry excels and the areas in which it needs growth. Often discussed but also elusive areas to tackle are the recruitment, training, and promotion of the next generation of fire sprinklers … Read More

Tampa, Fla., Thursday, August 6, 2020 – The American Fire Sprinkler Association, Florida Chapter (AFSA-FL) released today its final list of endorsements for the 2020 state election cycle. AFSA-FL’s recently-formed Political Action Committee (PAC) interviewed 30 candidates all vying for election to the Florida State Legislature, and has placed its political and financial support behind 10 of them. AFSA-FL has … Read More

Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – Following an extensive round of candidate interviews, the American Fire Sprinkler Association, Florida Chapter (AFSA-FL) announced today its first list of endorsements for the 2020 state election cycle. “The American Fire Sprinkler Association, Florida Chapter has always proactively met with lawmakers to educate them on our industry’s issues,” said Jessica Cox, executive director … Read More

On July 10th, U.S. Congressman Garret Graves introduced The Get America Back to Work Act of 2020, a bipartisan bill that would allow small businesses and their hard workers to reopen without the threat of frivolous lawsuits associated with COVID-19. The bipartisan bill protects businesses and their employees from being sued provided they took reasonable steps to comply with the … Read More

The Bureau of Fire Prevention has received approval from the CFO office, to extend the required CEU’s deadline an additional 60 days for contractors and water-based inspectors, due to COVID-19. Therefore you have until August 31st for the renewal of Fire Protection System Contractors and Water-based Inspectors CEUs. AFSA-FL will work to move forward with the CEU courses currently scheduled, … Read More

May 184 Hr AHJ ClassesBuilding code & underground courses taught by instructor Pete Schwab May 19/20 16 Hr WBI SeminarWater Based Inspector’s can receive their full 16 hours for the June renewal May 18/20 20 Hr Contractor I & II SeminarContractor I & II’s will receive 20 CEU’s for the June renewal

April 206 Hr FASA/BASA Seminar 6 hour renewal course for FASA/BASA taught by Instructor Shar Beddow April 21/2216 Hr WBI SeminarWater Based Inspector’s can receive their full 16 hours for the June renewal April 21/2432 Hr Contractor I & II SeminarContractor I & II’s will receive 32 CEU’s for the June renewal

Tuesday, December 10, 201911:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Central Time)Free to AFSA members!* There are currently some major differences between the guidelines offered in FM Global Data Sheets 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers, and 8-9, Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and Plastic Commodities, when compared to those found in NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. This … Read More