Fire Protection

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler and ASC Engineered Solutions Unite as Reliable Safety & Flow

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400

The newly formed Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation brings together the two companies’ more than 175 years of industry experience and portfolios of safety and flow solutions.

Winsupply of East Baltimore Opens

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:45:00 -0400

President Jason Brown and his 12 employees serve the fire suppression and fabrication and sprinkler needs of Baltimore and its surrounding cities.

PHCPPreview: ASPE Convention & Expo 2026 Sneak Peeks

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:08:12 -0400

Get the exclusive scoop on what top manufacturers will be showcasing at the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo — and how they’re addressing the most pressing industry trends!

Johnson Controls Awards $3 Million to Help Build Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The program has supported more than 5,800 students, helping build the skilled workforce needed for critical industries nationwide.

AFSA Names Leslie Clounts Vice President of Meetings and Events

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:02:00 -0400

Clounts will transition from vice president of education services to this new role effective Sept. 15, 2026.

Jack Medovich Receives AFSA Henry S. Parmelee Award

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400

For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it.

The Fire Hazard of the Modern Vehicle

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When we consider all that’s changed in the transportation world over the last decade, the electric vehicle (EV) boom takes center stage.

The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 3

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Last month, in Part 2 of this series, we covered air gaps, air breaks, atmospheric vacuum breakers, hose thread applied vacuum breakers and pressure vacuum breakers.

Comparing Alternatives to Traditional Sprinkler Systems for Data Center Fire Protection

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While data center fires remain relatively rare, fire-related outages can be costly. According to the 2025 Uptime Institute Report, 54% of respondents noted their most recent significant data center outage cost more than $100,000.

NFPA Educational Messages Advisory Committee Desk Reference 2026 Edition Now Available

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:58:00 -0400

The new edition features updated messaging on multiple timely fire and life safety topics.

International Code Council Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment Guide

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:18:00 -0400

The guide offers a preview of provisions from the forthcoming 2027 International Fire Code and guidance for jurisdictional adoption and use.

Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities With Acquisition of Arumani

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:00 -0400

The acquisition of Arumani strengthens Victaulic’s modular capabilities, accelerating project timelines and improving construction efficiency.

SFPE Announces 10 Members Elevated to Highest Fellow Membership Status; 15 Award Recipients

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:27:00 -0400

SFPE has announced its 2026 Fellows and award recipients, recognizing outstanding leadership and contributions to fire protection engineering.

Pressure Regulation Starts with Placement

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If you’ve spent any time around fire pump submittals or fire pump rooms, chances are you’ve probably run into this scenario.

AFSA Names Mindy Buckley 2026 Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:49:00 -0400

Established in 2016, the Joe Heinrich Young Professional of the Year Award honors an emerging leader who exemplifies AFSA's NextGen Initiative through leadership, professional achievement, and service.

SFPE Foundation Announces Seven Recipients of Annual Awards

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:04:00 -0400

The SFPE Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to fire safety science, engineering, research, and education.

SFPE Releases 6th Edition of Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:00 -0400

SFPE has published the 6th Edition of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession's most comprehensive reference.

Retrofitting Backflow Preventers Without Undercutting Sprinkler Performance

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Some existing systems were never hydraulically calculated. Some were designed around pipe schedules. Some have little or no remaining safety margin. Add a backflow preventer without understanding the available water supply, system demand and device pressure loss, and a system that once appeared adequate may fail to deliver.

Reengineering Fire Protection in Parking Structures

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Did you know the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) estimates approximately 650 parking garage fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated $8 million in property damage and 15 injuries each year?

NFPA Recognizes Leaders in Fire and Life Safety at 2026 Stars at Night Awards Gala

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:58:56 -0400

NFPA recognized outstanding accomplishments and leadership in fire, electrical, and life safety at its Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, part of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:46:00 -0400

NIST researchers have developed a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes during a fire.

SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:27:00 -0400

The symposium will bring together leading experts to address the complex challenges of protecting historic structures, cultural assets, and irreplaceable heritage sites from fire.

Fire Prevention Week 2026 Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0400

NFPA has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026, Oct. 4–10.

ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400

During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

PGMA Offers Fire Departments Ready-to-Use Toolkit for Portable Generator Safety Education

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:41:00 -0400

Free Take It Outside resources help local departments reinforce carbon monoxide prevention before storms, outages and other generator-use events.

Telgian Fire Safety Announces Executive Promotion for David Jensen

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400

Jensen has been promoted from vice president of business development to senior vice president of sales.

SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:00 -0400

Registration is open for the 2026 SFPE Annual Conference & Expo, featuring technical presentations, industry awards, networking, and a three-day expo for fire protection professionals.

Layers of Protection: Fire Suppression Strategies for Museum Collections

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover how the Baltimore Museum of Art uses layered fire suppression strategies—from wet pipe to preaction to clean agent systems—to protect irreplaceable collections from both fire and water damage.

An Expert Guide to Fire Protection Systems for Data Centers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As data center construction rapidly expands, project teams must carefully weigh the critical tradeoffs between protection, cost, and operational impact to choose the right fire protection strategy.

Pfannenberg to Showcase Industrial Fire Alarm Signaling Solutions at 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:33:00 -0400

Visit booth 1731 for products that support safer fire alarm coverage in loud, dirty and harsh facilities.