We are thrilled to announce we are launching a new website, member site and learning management system for online training this WEEK! To learn more about the upcoming changes, please visit:
Who are we?Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) is the only not-for-profit association exclusively focused on the fire alarm industry. Founded in 1953 in Chicago, Illinois by a mixed group of contractors, engineers and manufacturers. It grew to be a two-tiered organization (National and Local) in 1987 when Larry Neibauer became Executive Director. AFAA now has several local Member Associations representing 25+ states nationwide. Membership consists of manufacturers, consulting engineers, distributors, AHJ's and end users. For more information on the history of AFAA, head over to our 'About Us' page! Our Vision:Automatic Fire Alarm Association is the leading advocate for the fire alarm and emergency communications industry. What is our Mission?To help save lives by empowering the fire alarm and emergency communications industry through code development, education, advancements in technology and leveraging research.
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