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AFSA Recap

by Fire Tech Productions | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

It was great to see all our friends at the #AFSA44 Conference in Washington, DC, and what an incredible few days it was! As exhibitors at the American Fire Sprinkler Association Expo, our team had a fantastic time connecting with fire protection professionals from across the country. Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 505 to meet the Fire Tech team, take photos, share insights, and discuss your training and certification goals.

Thank you to all those who shared the impact of Fire Tech Productions fire protection training goals. Your feedback allows us to align with your future training needs.

Many attendees were excited to learn that we offer custom learning paths, team training portals, hands-on workshops, CEU/CPD courses, and NICET/ACE exam prep, all designed to help individuals and companies grow with confidence.

A special thank-you to the outstanding organizers at AFSA for providing such a dynamic platform for learning and collaboration.

Your engagement and conversations made this year’s AFSA Expo a meaningful success. Fire Tech Productions looks forward to supporting your training and professional development needs all year long!

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All NICET Level I outline topics are covered in this manual*

*Fire Tech Productions recommends their online NICET prep courses for the best preparation possible.

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Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs
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NICET Level II outline topics are covered in this manual*

*Fire Tech Productions recommends their online NICET prep courses for the best preparation possible.

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Numerous NFPA 25 2014 references, charts and graphs
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A thorough understanding of NICET and the certification process.

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90 days (single level purchase) self-paced study online access.

Simulated online exams for maximum practice and preparation; 100s of sample questions.

Course content continually reviewed and updated.

Detailed review of NFPA 12 and 70 2011, NFPA 72 2013 and NFPA 2001 2012 (per level of study).

Effective tips, hints and test strategies to help lead you to exam day success.

Certificate upon successful completion of the course.

A thorough understanding of NICET and the certification process.

Packages Include:

The following NICET approved Standards in addition to your Online Course:

Level I: NFPA 12 and 70 2011, NFPA 72 2013 and NFPA 2001 2012

Online Courses Include:

90 days (single level purchase) / 120 days (multiple level purchase) self-paced study online access.

Simulated online exams for maximum practice and preparation; 100s of sample questions.

Course content continually reviewed and updated.

Detailed review of NFPA 72 2013 (per level of study).

Effective tips, hints and test strategies to help lead you to exam day success.

Certificate upon successful completion of the course.

A thorough understanding of NICET and the certification process.

Packages Include:

The following NICET approved tabbed Standards in addition to your Online Course:

Level I & II: NFPA 72 2013

Packages Include:

The following NICET approved tabbed Standards in addition to your Online Course:

Level I & II: NFPA 25 2014

AFSA Recap

This book is a fundamental reference covering Inspection & Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems concepts

Numerous NFPA 25 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well-written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

All NICET Level II outline topics are covered in this manual*

Sprinkler Inspections

Fire Pump Inspections

Storage Tank Inspections

Standpipe Systems Inspections

Private Fire Service Mains Inspections

Internal Inspections

Identification Signs

Sprinkler Testing

Dry Pipe and Control Valve Testing

Supervisory Device and Antifreeze Testing

Fire Pump Testing

Documentation Safe Work Practices

Work Management

The Role of the Inspector

This book is a fundamental reference covering Automatic Sprinkler concepts

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

All NICET Level I outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the design and layout of Automatic Sprinkler systems

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level II outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the planning of Automatic Sprinkler systems

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level III – General Plans outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the understanding of hydraulics

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level III – Hydraulics outline topics are covered in this manual*

This book is a fundamental reference covering Automatic Sprinkler concepts

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

All NICET Level I outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the design and layout of Automatic Sprinkler systems

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level II outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the planning of Automatic Sprinkler systems

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level III – General Plans outline topics are covered in this manual*

This text covers key principles that are central to the understanding of hydraulics

Numerous NFPA 13 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level III – Hydraulics outline topics are covered in this manual*

This book is a fundamental reference covering Inspection & Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems concepts

Numerous NFPA 25 2014 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

All NICET Level I outline topics are covered in this manual*

This book is a fundamental reference covering Inspection & Testing of Automatic Sprinkler Systems concepts

Numerous NFPA 25 2014 references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

NICET Level II outline topics are covered in this manual*

This book is a fundamental reference covering Special Hazards concepts

Numerous NFPA references, charts and graphs

Easy to read and follow, this well-written text will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library

All NICET Level I outline topics are covered in this manual*

All Inclusive Pricing includes workshop registration, hotel stay, meals & shuttle to/from training site. Live in the area? Call our office at 937-434-3473 for Non-Inclusive Pricing.

All Inclusive Pricing includes workshop registration, hotel stay, meals & shuttle to/from training site.

Live in the area? Call our office at 937-434-3473 for Non-Inclusive Pricing.