The American Fire Sprinkler Association is a professional organization consisting of open-shop fire sprinkler contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and professional members throughout the United States and several foreign countries.
Formed in 1981, AFSA's initial goal was to establish a recognized apprenticeship training program which would be available to open-shop fire sprinkler contractors to aid in the development of skilled craft persons
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Today, training and education still remain the first priority. In addition to AFSA's apprenticeship program, the association offers a wide variety of other programs. These include seminars and demonstrations which are available to both members and nonmember individuals and organizations.
The Chesapeake Bay Chapter of AFSA now accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover card!
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Next Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m. @
IEC - Chesapeake - 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD 20723
Our speaker is still T.B.D.
After that the meetings will be as follows:
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m. @ Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel
(9445 Washington Blvd. N., Suite F, Laurel, MD 20723)
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. @ IEC
(Address is above)
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. @ Sapwood Brewery in Columbia
(8980 MD-108, Suites M, N, & O, Columbia, MD 21045)
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. @ Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe
(4615 Hollins Ferry Road, #A, Halethorpe, MD 21227)
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 - This will be a board only meeting
Chapter Meetings are typically held on the Second Tuesday every other month, starting in January.
(**Dates & Times Subject to Change**):
Typical Meeting Agenda (Lunch or Dinner):
Social / Food (Not During Virtual Meetings)
Vendor Spotlight
Business Meeting
Guest Speaker and / or Subject Matter
The cost and meeting will be $40.00 per person.
VISA, Master Card and American Express are now accepted.
We will also be discussing the details of our next high school event on December 11th.
We want to encourage younger students to become involved in the fire protection industry.
Our Annual Golf Tournament was the BEST EVER!
On Thursday, September 11th, The Links at Challedon in Mt. Airy, MD was at capacity with golfers for a fantastic event!
Please visit us in person at a meeting and on our page for updates on the next outing, you WON'T want to miss it!
Check back soon for more upcoming events!