The benefits of becoming a member of AFAA include:

• AFAA influences codes and standards that benefit the fire alarm industry
  
  
• AFAA has representatives on NFPA 1, 70, 72, 76, 90A, 101, 909 and
  5000 Technical Committees
  
  
• AFAA participates in the code development process of the International
  Building, Fire and Residential Codes
  
  
• AFAA provides a direct link to research within the industry
  
  
• AFAA supports research through the NFPA Fire Research Foundation for
  projects that will directly affect fire alarm systems
  
  
• AFAA provides quality education for the fire alarm system industry
  
  
• AFAA provides fire alarm seminars and online training
  
  
• AFAA training courses provide continuing education credits
  
  
• AFAA provides networking opportunities with other fire alarm industry
  professionals
  
  
• AFAA promotes certification via the NICET certification program
  
  
• AFAA promotes professionalism within the fire alarm industry
  
  
• AFAA provides for a direct voice within the fire alarm industry
  
  
• AFAA provides member discounts for seminars, publications, forms, etc.
  
  
• AFAA membership increases visibility and creates business opportunities
  
  
• AFAA provides a forum to resolve specific problems including design, application, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and system performance of fire alarm systems
  
  
• AFAA provides for participation in the web-based fire alarm discussion list
  
  
• AFAA provides technical assistance on interpretations of codes and standards
  
  
• AFAA membership includes subscription to the monthly member e-bulletin
  
  
• AFAA provides web hosting opportunities for Member Associations
  
  
• Hertz Rental Car discounts
  
  
• Delta Air Line discounts