For a comprehensive understanding of the water supply for a fire sprinkler system, fire protection engineers should identify the water resources, understand large water users, research historical data and adjust for variability.

Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE, has been elected secretary-treasurer; and John Denhardt, PE, ET, FSFPE, CWBSP, Albert Simeoni, PhD, PMSFPE, and Jeffrey Tubbs, PE, FSFPE, have been elected as directors on the SFPE Board of Directors.  

This course begins Nov. 28, 2023, and runs through April 2024.

SFPE and SFPE Foundation have made considerable progress in advancing sustainability objectives for fire protection engineers.

The 65 MW Century Oak Wind agreement will generate the power equivalent to the annual electricity needs of more than 34,000 average U.S. homes.

Expanded pump manufacturing will significantly reduce turnaround time and improve customer service.

The merger with GSA enhances the national, full-service engineering firm’s existing services in the Philadelphia region and national gaming portfolio.

Current codes call for the installation of fire sprinklers in many instances in new construction, but there are still many cases where sprinklers are not required. 

AFSA42 attendees were spellbound this year as the American Fire Sprinkler Association presented its Annual Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 6-9.

This prestigious position highlights Dittrich’s exceptional skills and contributions to the fields of marketing, communications, and museum facility management and his commitment to advancing the mission of IAMFA.