Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association - Scholarships and.
State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ office promotes an art contest for elementary grades, based on a national fire safety topic. The art which best fits the overall topic combined with a monthly fire safety theme is incorporated into a “Fire Safety Tips” calendar, which are then distributed to every third grade classroom in the State.The General Assembly enacted legislation relating to fire safety in public buildings and assigned the responsibility for executing the law to the Commissioner of Insurance, who was named ex-officio Safety Fire Commissioner. The law further authorized the appointment of a State Fire Marshal and the creation of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.For thirty two years, the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association essay contest has exposed thousands of high school seniors and their families to the life safety and property protection attributes of fire sprinklers.
The awards luncheon recognizes individuals and organizations that excel in fire safety areas of education and fire prevention. Winners of the statewide fire safety contest are also recognized for their outstanding achievements in essay writing and artwork. Henry County had five students chosen to receive awards at this year’s luncheon. Henry.The American Fire Sprinkler Association, (AFSA) is a non-profit, international association representing merit shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. AFSA was organized in 1981 to provide the merit shop fire sprinkler contractor with training, consulting, communication, representation.
Join the American Red Cross to Educate Homeowners The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) and the American Red Cross have joined forces to educate homeowners about home fire safety and residential fire sprinkler systems. Since 2014, the Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness campaign has installed more than one million smoke alarms in homes.
