Non-Compliant Fire Sprinkler Products Sold on Amazon Pose Significant Risk to Public

After several months of study, and in cooperation with the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA) and the International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA), National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) President Shane Ray has sent a letter to Amazon Vice President Dharmesh M. Mehta, alerting him and Amazon of multiple fire sprinkler products currently for sale on Amazon.com that pose substantial risk to health, safety, and welfare.

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NFSA Field Ops Journeys with John Corso

John Corso, alias “The Legend” and “Gunny”, NFSA Director of Training & Education, has taken a new role with NFSA. John Corso voluntarily resigned from NFSA to help with our recession cost cutting efforts – effective May 1, 2020.  We all knew this day would come, no matter how much we all protested and begged. John will continue to teach for NFSA on a limited contract basis.

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Technotes: Meet Our SMEs

NFSA’s Expert of the Day (EOD) program is a benefit that strives to help our members with technical responses to codes and standards questions on requirements pertaining to water-based fire protection. The EOD program has subject matter experts (SME) across the Codes, Standards and Public Fire Protection, Engineering, and Contractor Services departments available each business day.

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Everything You Need for Your Virtual Home Fire Sprinkler Week

Help Us Fill the Digital World with Life Safety Messages. Can you imagine how many people we can reach if we all share the same messages at the same time? This is an opportunity for the fire service to bring together their digital voices and spread the word about the life saving benefits of home fire sprinklers. We have the tools to do it. We hope you’ll join us!

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