The Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) is a not-for-profit trade association serving the fire alarm and smoke detection industry. Our mission is to “Improve Fire and Life Safety”. AFAA believes in a balanced approach, using the correct technology for the application whether it is smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers or passive fire protection through proper building materials.

AFAA has two primary objectives. One is to be actively involved in both the ICC and NFPA codes and standards making process, with over 50 representatives on technical committees. The second is to improve professionalism in our industry by providing quality training through seminars, webinars and online training.

AFAA Member Associations are independent not-for-profit associations affiliated with the national organization. Their primary focus is to provide a voice for the industry on a local level by developing relationships with local AHJ’s, designers and other trade associations, as well as providing training on a local level

AFAA currently has 19 Member Associations representing 28 states and the District of Columbia. When companies and individuals join a Member Association, they also become a member of the national AFAA.

If there is not a Member Association in your state, and you are interested in helping start one, please contact Tom Hammerberg at TomHammerberg@afaa.org.