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Jack Medovich Receives AFSA Henry S. Parmelee Award

September 3, 2026

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


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FPE Corner

The Fire Hazard of the Modern Vehicle

Increased use of plastics, larger vehicles, denser layouts and automated parking can make fires harder to control and more damaging once they start.
September 1, 2026

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


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Code Classroom

The History of Backflow Prevention and Plumbing Codes, Part 3

Double check valve assemblies, detector check valves and reduced-pressure zone assemblies protect potable water systems from backflow, especially in fire protection and high-hazard applications.
September 1, 2026
Ron George

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.


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Comparing Alternatives to Traditional Sprinkler Systems for Data Center Fire Protection

Suppression systems, such as preaction, water mist, and clean agent (gaseous) systems, offer several distinct advantages and limitations in data centers.
August 12, 2026

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.


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NFPA Educational Messages Advisory Committee Desk Reference 2026 Edition Now Available

August 10, 2026

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



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

August 10, 2026

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


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Victaulic Expands European Modular Construction Capabilities With Acquisition of Arumani

August 6, 2026

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


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

August 3, 2026

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


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FPE Corner

Pressure Regulation Starts with Placement

A fire pump can solve a pressure problem, but a PRV in the wrong place can create a bigger one. NFPA 20 makes clear where pressure control belongs — and where it doesn’t.
August 3, 2026

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


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

July 28, 2026

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.


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Samuel S. Dannaway

Samuel S. Dannaway

Samuel S. Dannaway, P.E., FSFPE, is a licensed fire protection engineer and mechanical engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering. He is a past president and fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He is vice president of Fire Protection Technology at Coffman Engineers Inc., a multidiscipline engineering firm with over 360 employees across eight offices. Sam can be reached at [email protected].

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