Beaton will receive the award during the General Session at AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and National Apprentice Competition in Washington, D.C.

NFPA completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025, which included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.

Inspections of water-based fire protection systems are a critical yet often overlooked safeguard that ensures sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are ready to save lives and property when fire strikes.

The SFPE Educational & Scientific Foundation is proud to announce a number of initiatives and the availability of resources to address fires in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).   

New York has taken an important step to improve the safety, accessibility and resilience of its communities.

ASSE professional qualification standard working group members will assist the Professional Qualifications Standards Committee (PQSC) with the continued development of these American National Standards.

Recent amendments to the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code have eliminated the requirement to retrofit existing high-rise residential buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems, a deeply concerning reversal of nationally recognized life safety standards. 

The SFPE Foundation is pleased to celebrate the 10 recipients of its 2025 awards.

Fellow membership represents the highest professional honor of SFPE and is bestowed to individuals who have amassed significant accomplishments and stature in fire protection engineering.

Discover why backflow preventers (BFPAs) are critical yet often overlooked components of fire protection systems—and how proper inspection, testing, and maintenance ensure both code compliance and reliable system performance.