2025 August's Edition of The ASCET INFORMER by Jamie Redden

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READY, AIM, RESCUE: THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER’S JOURNEY

• FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS DESIGN & MORE. DID YOU KNOW?

• ASCET 2025 60th Annual Conference and Expo information

Hands-on Training for the Fire Sprinkler Industry

APPRENTICE

FIRE UNIVERSITY FIRE PROTECTION CAREER

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

ASSE 15010 WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

5110 BACKFLOW TESTER CERTIFICATION

5130 BACKFLOW REPAIR CERTIFICATION FIRE PUMP WORKSHOPS

ITM COURSES

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Dear ASCET National Members,

I hope you all enjoyed your Summer with family & friends!! For most Chapters, they will be starting back up again & having ASCET Local Chapter meetings. I hope all members are staying engaged by promoting ASCET & are enjoying local Chapter meetings. If you do not belong to a Chapter, feel free to reach out at anytime!

ASCET is a great networking tool for members & attending an ASCET local Chapter meeting will keep you engaged in your field & meet new colleagues who share the same passion as yourself. ASCET encourages you to be engaged in your industry and in society.

The Executive Committee has been working hard to make sure our 2025 ACE in Raleigh, NC at the Doubletree By Hilton - Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park will be a success! I encourage everyone to attend this event on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Registration is open! You can visit our website www.ascet.org for more details. It will be a full day of attending classes with some of the best Guest Speakers & Vendors in the industry. Support your organization and attend this conference!! There will be prizes, 50/50 raffles, free NICET / ASCET renewal giveaways, gift cards, & raffles prizes. We will also have our famous VENDOR CARD BINGO you’re your chance to win a fabulous prize. Not to mention the 5.0 CPD points you get for attending the event. Please spread the word and attend this fantastic event that we put on every year. I look forward to meeting many of you in a few months at the ACE.

Now for some great news, after this conference, I will be transiting into the position of President-Elect! I am very excited to be voted in as your next President-Elect, President, & Chairman of the Board, becoming a vital part of ASCET for the next 6 years. I will continue to strengthen ASCET as a whole & will do what I can to help the Local Chapters. If any members have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email & I will be happy to assist you in any way that I can. ASCET National is always here to help the Local Chapters. If you do not contact us with your questions or feedback, we will not be able to help the Members, Presenters, Vendors, Sponsors, or Chapters out.

Sincerely,

Kyle Watterworth, NICET IV

ASCET National Southeast Vice President

Email: SouthEastVP@ascet.org

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Aloha All Members,

We are here at the middle of the year. We were to have elections for two open positions, they are the Southeast Regional Vice President and the Central Regional Vice President. It appeared we were going to have an election, however the interest came from people who had already been through the entire progression of positions, this made these people ineligible to run for the position. This is due to our bylaws and our constitution. We also had the vote for the new president elect position for ASCET as well. I will start with the PE position. We had Kyle Watterworth from the Southeast running against Joe Krieger from the Northeast Region. This vote is from the Excomm only. Kyle Watterworth has won this election and will start his position in January 2025. Congratulations to Kyle! From the Regional Vice President positions these turn into appointments. Shawn Mullen will be the new Central Regional Vice President and Tyler Phillips will be the new Southeastern Regional Vice President. From all of this activity we also had a gentleman from Washington state interested in taking over the Western Region Vice President as well. His taking office will be postponed due to personal matters. This person is Scott Slough. We will have a complete Excomm Board for the first time in a while. We have people who want to be engaged and involved. This is perfect and a relief. We thank all who wanted to make this journey and look forward to the impact that will be made in the future for our organization. On another older topic, the IRS. We have submitted, with the application being accepted. At this point there are some chapters who have submitted the annual reports for the mid fiscal year. We tried to make a move to do a calendar fiscal year, which would end December 31, due improper notification to the IRS we are remaining to have the fiscal year ending June 30. We have not made the decision to try to make the move or if it makes sense right now. With the re-application to the IRS we have found that every chapter should have been filing taxes for the money they may have in a checking or savings account. All EIN numbers associated with the chapters associated with ASCET are all currently on hold or suspended. This means that each chapter will need to re-apply and establish this on their own. Currently there are some chapters that have entered into this and have done this. The filing of taxes is a matter of a postcard. We are still trying to obtain the information so we can share it with directions on how to do this. Please remain patient with us and well the IRS is not the greatest communicator.

We are also diligently finishing up the details for the ACE in Raleigh, North Carolina November 11, 2025. We have all presenters set up and all are ready to be involved to bring you the kind of information that you want and need. The ASCET team needs to have you, our members, present for the event. Participation and involvement is encouraged as we move closer to the date. All bio’s, class descriptions, and the website are all set to accept your registration. If there are issues please contact our board members so we can get things resolved quickly and get you to be in the classes you desire to participate in. We also have 40 vendors that will show you new information about their products and share their knowledge. They also will have give-a-ways. We will have the raffle and the give-a-ways as well. It has shaped up to be a great event. Please register and share the word.

In closing I am moving into my last few months as the chairman of the board. We have done many good things as I assisted in guiding our organization. I will finish with my last letter in Late November after the ACE. It has been fun and I look forward to handing off the reins to the next leader. We have a number of young people that are moving up and it is going to be exciting to see the changes coming forward.

I hope to see you in November at the ACE. As said here in the islands, A Hui Hoa!

Chairman of the Board

Jimmy Lynch, SET

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DESIGN

& MORE. DID YOU KNOW?

By Dr. Paul D. Flannigan

One of the errors that is made with fire sprinkler design, fire pump layouts, and many other water-based systems layout, and fire alarm layout, is the “we have always done it that way” standard. That logic can have some disastrous and costly consequences and should be avoided. Don’t be afraid to explore, investigate, and look it up so you can confirm instincts and actual design requirements. Here are some things that I refer to as “Did You Know?”

Sprinkler heads: When I began designing and installing fire sprinkler systems there were very few options for design. For most design scenarios there was a choice of only a few types of sprinklers, typically a 2.8 k-factor, a 5.6 k-factor and an 8 k-factor. They were all standard coverage and all standard response. Pendent, upright, or sidewall, ½” and ¾.” Hydraulic calculations weren’t a thing in those days so the type of sprinkler that was needed was specified and not determined by a hydraulic analysis. And of course, there were dry-type sprinkler heads and a few special nozzle type sprinklers. Currently Viking has about 36 categories of sprinkler heads and probably more than 100 specific variations if not more. I lost count. All of the relevant information for the use and layout of these sprinklers cannot possibly be remembered, and with the constant marketing of new sprinkler heads, it is critical to read and re-read data sheets to make sure sprinkler selections are being utilized correctly.

Air compressors on standpipe: NFPA 14, 2024 edition, clarifies the requirement for supervising dry standpipes with supervisory air, 8.3.2.1. All dry standpipe system piping shall be supervised with supervisory air maintained at a minimum pressure of 7 psi and a maximum pressure of 20 psi. Note that the requirement states “all” dry standpipe system piping. The concern is that there could be damaged piping, valves removed, or other issues with the integrity of a dry standpipe system that would not be known until the use of the standpipe. Supervisory air would provide that notification.

Supplemental sprinkler heads and calculations: In the NFPA 13, 2025 edition, a sprinkler head that is installed below an obstruction is defined as a “supplemental sprinkler.” The requirements for calculating these sprinklers in a design area have changed. The rules for when to calculate for them or not are basically the same. However, the number of sprinklers to be calculated is identified in the 2025 edition. Just to review, if the pipe sizing for supplemental sprinklers is the same as the overhead ceiling piping, no calculations are needed. They are not required to be included in the overhead calculations. If the pipe sizes change, or if the type of sprinkler changes, additional calculations are required for the supplemental sprinkler line. When calculations are required for one branch line below an obstruction, four sprinklers on the branch line are to be calculated from the remote sprinkler to the water supply, and only those four sprinklers, adding hose requirements. When there are 2 or more sprinkler lines below the obstruction, two sprinklers on two branch lines are to be calculated similarly.

NFPA 200: There could be a new standard that fire protection system designers would have to reference. NFPA 200, a proposed standard, is being developed. For me, this is a bit odd, as the NFPA 13 standard has grown with the addition of the water supplies chapter, storage requirements, and other inclusions, which make the standard basically a one-stop-reference. Having a different standard for hanging and bracing of fire suppression systems would seem to be to be opposite to what the past logic has been. But of course, it would include specialty systems, dry chemical systems, gas systems, and

other. I dislike the multiple standard approach. If you have ever used FM data sheet 8-9, it used to be a more inclusive data sheet on sprinkler systems. FM has moved in the direction of splitting the data sheet up, with ones covering hydraulic calculations, storage, sprinklers, requirements for storage occupancies, non-storage occupancies, and others. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to bring all of the requirements together.

NFPA 170: Are you following the actual symbol requirements of NFPA 170, the Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols. Many designers (layout technicians) have simply created our own out of simplicity and inserted a symbol legend for reference. Technically this is not correct, and your drawings could be rejected. Designers, whether sprinklers, special hazards, or fire alarm, should be following NFPA 170.

Working plans: I know the section of NFPA 13 that stipulates information that should be on a set of working plans is the nemesis of everyone. There is a small reprieve in that the standard states working plans shall show the items that pertain to the design of the system. That is a pretty broad statement and subject to a lot of interpretation. Authorities can require all listed items as they pertain to the design of the system. I have submitted plans to authorities where you must submit a check list of all of the working plan’s items identifying whether or not you have addressed an item, applicable or not applicable. That means the dreaded cross-sections, labels for every room, hazard identifications for all areas, location of flushing connections, etc., etc., etc., may be required, or you should have a good reason for not including it. And by the way, the standard states working plans and does not delineate between a full building sprinkler design or a tenant fit-out.

As mentioned in the beginning of this article, beware of “we have always done it that way” standard. It doesn’t exist. My first NFPA 13 was the 1972 edition. If I relied on that I would be in deep trouble. And, with the development and adoption of newer standards, it is easy to miss something. Do your homework and don’t take anything for granted. Read new adopted codes and standards thoroughly. Reference material data sheets meticulously for product use, design, and layout requirements. Not only are you protecting yourself, but you are also protecting your company, and most importantly, you are protecting public safety.

About the author: Dr. Paul D. Flannigan has been involved in fire protection for over 50 years, has served in leadership roles with many fire protection companies, with the American Society of Certified Technicians, and is currently the Chair-Elect of the NICET Board of Governors. Dr. Flannigan continues to work as a private fire protection consultant, Owner/President and Principal of Fire Sprinkler Services LLC since 1997, enjoys providing training, teaches at seminars and conferences when he can, and also works with several fire protection companies around the US, remaining active in the industry on a daily basis. Dr. Flannigan also does research on leadership and earned his Doctoral degree in Leadership from the American College of Education.

Armstrong Expands Its Range of Vertical-In-Line Fire Pumps Up to 750gpm

For Immediate Release

Toronto, June 16, 2025 – Armstrong Fluid Technology has expanded its family of Vertical-In-Line Fire Pumps with the addition of the new 750gpm 5x4x10PF model.

This new size is available with Design Envelope technology, featuring connected intelligence, performance tracking and automated alerts to support more cost-effective maintenance and better occupant safety. Due to the managed “ramp-up” of output, there are no pressure spikes on startup, pipes are better protected, water delivery is ensured and the risk of water hammer is reduced.

Othe features include:

• Reduced on-site work for power cabling

• Reduction of PRVs and drain lines

• Elimination of safety issues related to supply pressure

• Reduced costs for design engineers, contractors and building owners

This new size of Verical In-Line fire pump offers excellent performance in a key range of flow and pressure output. And with the addition of Design Envelope technology, customers can enjoy the security of performance tracking throughout the lifecycle of the pump.” said Michael DeMille, Global Offering Manger Fire Pumps.

About Armstrong Fluid Technology

With manufacturing facilities on four continents, and employees around the world, Armstrong Fluid Technology is known as an innovator in the design, engineering and manufacturing of intelligent fluid flow equipment, control solutions and optimization technologies.

In the shift toward digitalization and integration of fluid-flow systems, Armstrong leads the industry. With advanced solutions that leverage edge computing, IoT, machine learning, digital twin technology and demand-based control, Armstrong provides and protects efficiency in building mechanical systems, approaching energy optimization as a whole-building challenge and advancing the practice of full lifecycle management. Focusing on HVAC, Plumbing, Gas Transmission and Fire Safety applications, we provide energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions and performance management services to building and facility professionals around the world.

Armstrong Fluid Technology is committed to sustainability. In 2019, Armstrong signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, a program launched by the World Green Building Council. As a signatory to the program, Armstrong has pledged to ensure that all its offices and manufacturing facilities operate at net-zero carbon by the year 2030.

In May 2021, in recognition of our leadership in energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction and environmental stewardship, Armstrong Fluid Technology received a Queens Enterprise Award for Sustainability. Armstrong has also been named one of 2023’s 50 Best Managed Companies. As a recipient of a 50 Best Managed award for 21 years, Armstrong continues to hold Platinum status in the program

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John August Denhardt,

P.E.,

FSFPE, Receives University of Maryland FPE Distinguished Alumni Award

DALLAS – AFSA proudly announces that John August Denhardt, P.E., FSFPE, vice president of engineering and technical services, has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Maryland Fire Protection Engineering Department (UMDFPE). UMDFPE Chair Arnaud Trouvé, Ph.D., presented Denhardt with the award at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner during NFPA’s 2025 Conference & Expo.

For Immediate Release August 20, 2025

Contact: D’Arcy Montalvo Manager of Public Relations: 214-349-5965 communications@firesprinkler.org

“Congratulations to John for the recognition by his peers and fellow alumni. This award acknowledges him as a premier industry speaker and personality,” says AFSA President Bob Caputo, CFPS. “His many years of service in the code development process and sharing his knowledge and experience are unsurpassed.”

• Contributed truly exceptional service to their community, the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, the profession, and/or the public, or;

• Enhanced the student experience, research scholarship, academic excellence, technology commercialization, national and international reputation, and impact of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering or;

• Made significant accomplishments in the theory and practice of fire protection engineering, or;

• Managed or directed an organization that has made noteworthy national or international contributions in design, construction, production, or service delivery by applying complex fire protection engineering principles.

Congratulation John from all of us through out the ASCET Community

YOUR NEXT TOP DESIGNER STARTS HERE

Beginning Design School

Jun. 24 - Jul. 18

Sept. 9 - Oct. 3 Nov. 17 - Dec. 12

Intermediate Design School

Sept. 3 - 12

Both schools begin with live webinar instruction followed by in-person training in Dallas, TX.

Re-designed for a hybrid approach, with six live webinars offered first, followed by one week of in-person instruction. Students will study the installation & design approach requirements of NFPA 13 (2022), prepare system layout drawings, and perform hydraulic calculations by hand.

Experienced layout technicians will find this blended learning course useful to understand the tools they utilize in-depth and gain a deeper knowledge of layouts for standpipe systems, fire pumps, seismic protection, and the design requirements for general storage.

Learn More and Earn More at AFSA44

This year, the American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) annual convention heads to the nation’s capital for expert instruction, entertainment, networking, and North America’s largest fire sprinkler exhibition. Join AFSA in Washington, D.C. for the premier sprinkler industry event—AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition, to be held Oct. 15-18, 2025, at the Gaylord National. Offering over 60 seminars and over 70 hours of education, this year’s seminars provide CEUs, CPDs, and Contact Hours. AFSA44 sessions will include ICC and Florida Contractor CEUs where applicable.

This year, seminars are organized by specialty, making it easy to customize schedules and maximize learning experiences. Sessions are grouped in areas such as sprinkler technology, standards updates, special occupancies, business management, dry systems, design and project management, ITM, hydraulics, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

The AFSA44 headquarters hotel is the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md. Due to increased attendance at AFSA’s annual convention, a block of rooms at the Residence Inn National Harbor has also been secured. Special group rates are available at both hotels. Guests are welcome to stay at either hotel from Oct. 14-19. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Sept. 10, to secure the convention group rate. After Sept. 10 or until rooms are sold out, group room rates are based on availability. Be sure to book hotel stays with the hotel directly using the link on the AFSA convention website, firesprinkler.org/afsa44, to receive the correct group pricing.

Highlights of this year’s convention include an unforgettable Opening Night Party at the Gaylord National Resort’s Harbor Social Sports Bar and beautiful atrium; AFSA’s 32nd National Apprentice Competition, offering new and increased cash prizes; and an All-American Awards Party in the Gaylord National’s Riverview Ballroom with stunning views of the Potomac.

AHJ DAY

Date:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Cost:

FREE

Location:

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

201 Waterfront St Oxon Hill, MD 20745

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

AHJs are invited to an action-packed education, technology, and networking day at AFSA44: Convention, Exhibition, and Apprentice Competition on October 17 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Connect with fire sprinkler contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers attending this convention from all over the globe.

Must be in uniform the day of the event to receive the free AHJ Day pass.

3.5 ICC Hours 0.35 ICC CEUs

Schedule:

7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am

SEMINAR: Is it Engineering or System Layout? (ICC #47482)

Presenters: Tracey Bellamy, P.E., Russ Leavitt, SET; Telgian Corp.

9:15am – 10:15am

SEMINAR: Fire Service Demand Tariff (ICC #47483

Presenter: John Waters, CFPS (ret.), EFO, MA, MS; Upper Merion Fire & Rescue Services

10:30am – 12:00pm

SEMINAR: An AHJ Guide for Inspection and Testing Sprinkler Systems (ICC #47484)

Presenter: Steven Scandaliato, SET; SDG, LLC.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

1:15pm – 2:45pm General Session

3:30pm – 7:00pm Exhibition Grand Opening Reception North America’s Largest Sprinkler Exhibition & AFSA’s National Apprentice Competition

Also FREE... Sat., Oct. 18 12:30pm - 3:30pm Exhibition & 32nd Annual National Apprentice Competition

1. Select AHJ Day Pass for the FREE AHJ Day.

2. You must be in uniform the day of the event to receive the free AHJ Day pass.

TESTIFIRE MULTICRITERIA DETECTOR TESTER

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Non-pressurized, non-hazardous capsules make storage and transport easy and compliant.

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TESTIFIRE: ONE SOLUTION FOR SMOKE, HEAT, AND CO DETECTOR TESTING

When it comes to fire system testing, time is valuable and compliance is essential. While traditional methods like aerosols and standalone tools have served the industry well for decades, evolving standards around productivity, safety, and environmental impact are driving the need for smarter, more integrated solutions.

Testifire, SDi’s all-in-one tester for smoke, heat, and CO detectors, was developed with these modern demands in mind. Backed by real-world performance data, it delivers measurable improvements in speed, control, and convenience helping technicians work more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of compliance 4 0 % F A S T E R T E S T I N G W I T H O N E A L L - I NO N E T O O L

Testifire enables testing to be completed up to 40% faster than traditional test tools such as aerosols. Testifire consolidates smoke, heat, and CO testing into one system, allowing technicians to complete inspections without pausing to swap equipment. In addition, its built-in clearing mode minimizes delays by automatically removing residual smoke after testing reducing wait times and avoiding unnecessary re-alarms This integrated process results in significantly faster inspections, especially when working with multi-sensor detectors.

MINIMIZE RE-ALARMS AND DOWNTIME

Re-alarms are one of the biggest pain points in functional testing, especially when using aerosol sprays. It’s easy to over-apply smoke, which not only wastes product but also causes detectors to go into alarm repeatedly With Testifire, that problem is virtually eliminated The system’s precision delivery and automated clearing feature have been shown to reduce re-alarms by up to 80%, allowing technicians to move from detector to detector with minimal interruption.

CAPSULE-BASED DELIVERY: SAFER, GREENER, AND EASIER TO TRANSPORT

Beyond speed and performance, Testifire also offers real environmental and logistical advantages. Instead of using traditional aerosol cans, which are pressurized, hazardous, and challenging to transport, Testifire relies on sealed capsules for smoke and CO delivery These capsules are nonpressurized, non-hazardous, and more environmentally friendly. Because they’re smaller and safer to handle, they simplify transportation and storage especially for technicians

FEATURES DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD

Testifire is also built for usability and flexibility in the field. Its on-demand stimulus activates only when the detector is enclosed in the cup, ensuring accurate, controlled testing every time The Cross Air Technology directs heat in a focused beam, enabling fast testing of heat detectors up to 212°F. A clear test cup and venting system allows for visual confirmation and quick clearing post-test, while the removable cup design accommodates larger or dome-shaped detectors Status LEDs and a programmable user interface further streamline the process, while the adjustable handle and compatibility with Solo battery poles ensure ergonomic, high-access testing from nearly any angle.

COMPLIANT AND COMPATIBLE WITH THE WIDEST RANGE OF DETECTORS

At its core, Testifire is designed to support functional, codecompliant testing for any detector, at any time whether it’s a single-sensor smoke detector or an advanced multi-criteria unit Certified by UL and approved by leading detector manufacturers, it’s trusted by professionals across the industry to deliver consistent, reliable results with every test.

THE GO -TO SOLUTION FOR FIRE TESTING

Built for performance and reliability, Testifire helps inspection teams work faster, minimize disruption, and meet compliance requirements with confidence. Its all-in-one design and intelligent features make it the ideal choice for efficient, codecompliant detector testing in any environment.

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Ready, Aim, Rescue: The Fire Extinguisher’s Journey

From leather buckets to gunpowder barrels (pre-1800s)

Before extinguishers were gadgets you pull from a wall hook, “firefighting” meant neighbors forming bucket brigades and using long brass “fire squirts”—basically giant syringes that shot a jet of water. They were standard kit in 17th-century London and were even used during the 1666 Great Fire (with limited effect).

The first recorded device designed solely to smother a blaze arrived in 1723: chemist Ambrose Godfrey’s cask of liquid with a gunpowder charge that burst and scattered the agent. Think “one-shot sprinkler grenade,” not something you’d hang in a corridor. Newspapers were praising it by 1729, but it was never a day-to-day tool for the public.

Manby’s portable breakthrough (1810s)

In 1816 Captain George William Manby unveiled his “Extincteur,” a 3-gallon copper vessel filled with a potassium-carbonate solution driven out by compressed air. It was portable, refillable, and—crucially— aimable by one person, so you could attack a small fire immediately rather than waiting for an engine. Manby’s idea is the direct ancestor of what we picture today when we hear “fire extinguisher.”

Victorian ingenuity (1860s–1900):

soda-acid, cartridges, and “grenades”

Industrialization created new fire risks—and a wave of inventive solutions.

• Soda-acid extinguishers mixed sodium bicarbonate solution with an acid (originally tartaric or sulfuric) to

generate propelling CO₂. Patented in France in 1866 and in the U.S. in 1880–81, these became the go-to building extinguishers for decades because they were cheap and powerful on ordinary combustibles.

• Cartridge-operated models by Read & Campbell (1881) pierced a small CO₂ or gas cartridge to pressurize the main cylinder on demand. The same firm later marketed Petrolex, a carbon-tetrachloride (“carbon tet”) unit pitched to the new motoring public. Museums still hold examples—and period tests praised them for electrical and petrol fires.

• Glass “fire grenades”—blue bulbs you hurled at a blaze—were filled first with brine and later with carbon tet. They’re gorgeous artifacts but belonged to a shortlived, pre-regulatory era. One reason these carbon-tet devices vanished: when heated, carbon tet can form phosgene, a highly toxic gas. Health agencies now highlight both its acute toxicity and the phosgene risk in fires—more than enough to retire it.

1900–1950: electrics, CO₂, and the dry-chemical idea

As wiring spread, so did electrical fires—water wasn’t your friend there. The Walter Kidde Company answered in 1924 with the first portable CO₂ extinguisher for Bell Telephone switchboards: nonconductive, residue-free, and still ubiquitous in labs and server rooms.

In parallel came the dry-chemical concept—powders that interrupt combustion. Early U.S. units (late 1920s) used specially treated sodium bicarbonate; later blends tackled more classes of fire and resisted caking. Class-D (metal) agents emerged mid-century; in 1949 Ansul introduced a pressurized sodium-chloride “Met-L-X” extinguisher for magnesium and other reactive metals, a staple for machine shops ever since.

The halon era—and why it ended

By the 1950s–70s, halons (notably 1211 in portables, 1301 in systems) were the glamorous “clean agents”: stunning knockdown, no residue, friendly to electronics. Then came

Ambrose Godfrey’s 1723 concept—an early 'automatic' cask that burst to spread extinguishing liquid

Manby’s 1816 'Extincteur'—the first truly portable pressurized extinguisher

Fire grenades: hand thrown glass bulbs—striking, but now historical curiosities.

ozone science and the 1987 Montreal Protocol. In developed countries, new production of halons ceased on Jan 1, 1994; aviation and a few critical uses leaned on recycled supplies while alternatives matured. Regulators still manage recovery and limits; in aviation, authorities have now set cut-off dates for portable halon in cabins and are guiding halon-free retrofit paths. Today’s halon replacements in handhelds range from clean agents (various fluorinated and inert-gas blends) to performance-tuned dry chemicals—all chosen with an eye to both fire performance and environmental impact.

Foams, PFAS, and the new transition

For fuel fires (Class B), the 1960s delivered AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam)—born of U.S. Naval Research Laboratory work with 3M and patented by the Navy in 1966. It spreads a thin film across hydrocarbons and knocks flames down fast—the reason airports and refineries adopted it worldwide.

But many legacy AFFFs used PFOS/PFAS surfactants. The U.S. EPA and 3M announced a phase-out of PFOS chemistry in 2000–2002; in 2022, 3M said it will exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025. Regulators and operators are now pivoting to fluorine-free foams (F3); the FAA and DoD have published a transition plan and MIL-SPEC for F3, and airports are moving accordingly. The invisible backbone: standards and labels

As hardware evolved, standards kept users safe and manufacturers honest. In the U.S., NFPA began issuing guidance on “first-aid fire protection” in 1921; today NFPA 10 governs selection, placement, inspection, and maintenance of portables in most occupancies.

In Europe, EN 3 harmonized design and testing and, in the late 1990s, unified body color to red with small colored bands for contents—replacing the UK’s full-body color codes. These rules are why a visitor can find, use, and service an extinguisher with confidence almost anywhere.

What’s next: batteries, mist, kitchens and design that guides behavior

• Lithium-ion devices. For rechargeable Li-ion (phones, e-bikes, etc.), the goal is cooling the pack through thermal runaway. Guidance from NFPA emphasizes that water is effective—contrary to the old “never use water” myth (which applies to lithium-metal fires). Specialized aerosols and agents are being studied, but plain water and standard ABC/CO₂ tools remain first-line for small device fires— while you call the professionals.

• Water-mist portables. Ultra-fine deionized droplets cool aggressively, reduce smoke, and are safer around energized equipment—handy in healthcare, heritage sites, and switch rooms.

•Commercial kitchens. Wet-chemical (Class K/F) units use potassium acetate/citrate to saponify hot oils and form a cooling, insulating foam cap—crucial after the UL 300 cooking-equipment updates raised heat-output realities in the 1990s.

Why Fire Extinguishers Matter

They buy you the most valuable thing in a fire: time. Most fires are “incipient” when first discovered—small, localized, and controllable. A nearby extinguisher lets a trained or untrained person stop that ignition from becoming a room fire, or at least knock it down long enough for everyone to get out.

They turn bystanders into effective first responders. One tool, one simple technique (PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep), and you’ve given an office, store, or household a realistic way to act in the first minute—before heat, smoke, and toxic gases make intervention unsafe.

They prevent small incidents from becoming business-ending events.

A minor bin fire, a splash of fuel, a shorted power strip— left to grow, each can trigger sprinklers, shut down operations, ruin stock, and force lengthy cleanups. The right extinguisher stops the cascade of damage and downtime.

Victorian workhorses: soda acid cylinder (left) and cartridgen operated model (right).

Five-type line-up: Water (A), Fluorine-Free Foam (A/B), Dry Powder/ABC (A/B/C), CO₂ (B/C), Wet-Chemical (K

They’re tailored to the hazard.

Modern labels and classes (A, B, C, D, K/F) steer users to the right agent—water/mist for ordinary combustibles, CO₂ for energized equipment, dry chemical for mixed risks, wet chemical for commercial kitchens, fluorine-free foams for liquid fuels. That match between agent and fuel is why portables are so effective.

Quick safety side note: when not to fight the fire

• If the fire is spreading, producing heavy smoke, or blocking your exit—evacuate.

• If you don’t have the right class of extinguisher—don’t guess.

• If you’re not trained or you feel unsafe—get out and close doors behind you.

• Always activate the alarm/call emergency services first, then attempt only if conditions are safe, with your back to a clear exit.

A quick field guide (why the labels look the way they do)

They protect escape routes.

Clearing flame at a doorway or along a corridor can keep an egress path viable for seconds that matter, especially for people assisting children, older adults, or anyone with limited mobility.

They’re required—and for good reason. Codes and standards (like NFPA 10 in the U.S. and EN 3 in Europe) exist because a properly selected, placed, inspected extinguisher is a proven life-safety measure. Compliance isn’t just a box to tick; it’s a tested recipe for readiness.

They’re cost-effective, durable, and simple to maintain.

Portables have long service lives with light upkeep— monthly visual checks, annual inspections, and periodic pressure/hydro tests. Compared with the losses from an uncontrolled fire, they’re among the best-value risk controls a building can buy.

They reduce environmental harm by stopping fires early.

Large fires mean more smoke, more water run-off, more debris, and more replacement of damaged goods. Quick knockdown with a suitable agent limits all of that, and the industry’s shift to cleaner chemistries (e.g., fluorine-free foams and non-ozone-depleting clean agents) keeps improving the equation.

They’re evolving with new risks. From commercial kitchens to battery-heavy spaces, extinguishers and training now address modern hazards— water-mist and wet-chemical units in food service, CO₂ and clean agents near sensitive electronics, and clearer guidance for small lithium-ion device incidents.

• Classes: A (solids), B (liquids), C (gases), D (metals), K/F (cooking oils). The class letters and pictograms exist to steer you to the right tool fast—because using water on a chip-pan or the wrong powder on burning metal can make matters worse.

• Service: In the U.S. and many countries, NFPA 10-style programs require monthly visual checks and annual professional maintenance; hydrostatic testing keeps cylinders safe over decades. That’s why the tag on the handle matters.

The through-line

Across three centuries, extinguishers track our technological shifts: from wooden cities to electrified offices, from piston engines to lithium-ion everything. Each leap— Manby’s air-driven copper can, Kidde’s CO₂, halons and their replacements, AFFF and the current move to F3— solved the fires society faced then, while regulation and design made them safer to use now. The next chapters— better agents for batteries, smarter UI, greener chemistries—are being written in standards committees and test labs as you read.

Operator controls a localized blaze with an ABC extinguisher

Commercial kitchen emergency: chef applies Class K agent to a fryer flare-up

AGF Manufacturing Launches PURGENVENT™ Model 7940BLE: A BABAA-Compliant Automatic Air Vent Assembly for Wet Fire Sprinkler Systems

Malvern, PA – [Date] — AGF Manufacturing proudly announces the release of the PURGENVENT™ Model 7940BLE, a Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant automatic air venting valve assembly designed to increase the longevity and reliability of wet pipe fire sprinkler systems. With integrated features for streamlined installation, system protection, and NFPA 13 compliance, the 7940BLE sets a new standard for air management in fire protection.

“The 7940BLE is a comprehensive solution to help contractors meet NFPA 13 code requirements while simplifying installation and improving long-term system performance,” said Jim McHugh, President of AGF Manufacturing. “It’s everything you need for compliant venting in one factory-assembled, American-made package.”

NFPA 13 now mandates air venting on all wet pipe fire sprinkler systems using metallic pipe. The 7940BLE is engineered to meet this requirement with a UL Listed and FM Approved 7900V automatic air vent that efficiently expels trapped air during normal operation, helping reduce internal corrosion and the risk of system damage.

The 7940BLE features the FM Approved and UL Listed 7900V automatic air vent, which utilizes a conical, recessed design and a single-float mechanism for precise, protected venting. An integrated isolation valve and strainer allow for safe maintenance while preventing debris from entering the system. The assembly also includes a purge valve with union and hose connection that speeds up air removal during system filling, simplifies strainer cleaning, and acts as a vacuum breaker to assist with complete system drainage. To support federally funded projects, the 7940BLE is constructed with Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)-compliant materials, including domestic pipe, couplings, and end caps. Its durable branch line extension (BLE) is fabricated from Schedule 10 or 40 domestic pipe, finished with a tough red powder coating and clearly marked with “AIR VENT” signage for easy identification during inspections and servicing.

AGF recommends installing the 7940BLE near the high end of system branch lines—where air naturally accumulates—for optimal performance. The unit’s high-visibility signage and built-in service features ensure quick location and easier maintenance access, especially in overhead or hard-to-reach locations.

About AGF Manufacturing

AGF Manufacturing has been developing innovative, American-made fire protection products for over 35 years. From the original TESTANDRAIN® valve to industry-leading air vents, auxiliary drains, and risers, AGF continues to deliver solutions that improve fire sprinkler system longevity and simplify code compliance.

For more information about the 7940BLE or to find a distributor in your area, visit www.agfmfg.com or contact AGF at (610) 240-4900.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Central Penn Sporting Clay

75 Quarry Road

Wellsville, PA (York County)

Registration includes:

12 Gauge Shells for 75 rounds of clay shooting NO 20 Gauge shells will be provided

AM Coffee and pastries

Lunch: Chicken Barbeque

Registered shooters to provide 12 gauge shotgun capable of firing 2 rounds

Shooters are required to provide Shell bag, eye and ear protection

(limited guns are available for rent)

Schedule of event

7:45 AM—9 AM—registration

9:15 AM—SHOTGUN START

12 PM—1PM—Lunch and recepti on

*Sponsorships s and registration Form see reverrse side

Commonwealth Fire Protection has hosted a fund raising sporting clays shoot since 2015 and has provided over $208,000 for students furthering their education. In 2025 we are blessed to be awarding a total of $35,000.00 in scholarships to five deserving students for the 3rd year.

Steve Scott was the founding owner and President of Commonwealth Fire Protection. He was our leader, our mentor and most importantly, our friend! Steve was wise beyond his years. He was honorable and always did “it” right! Regardless of the situation, he always took “the high road” and did what was necessary to maintain a relationship, whether it be business or personal. He was a person of high integrity. Steve surrounded himself with like-minded people and built the company through arduous work and dedication.

Paul W. Hoffnagle was one of those like -minded people who surrounded Steve. Paul’s integrity and ethics lead him to live his life to the fullest. Paul ’s impact on everyone he met was immeasurable! After the loss of Steve, Paul continued his dedication to the CFPC family and he lead with honor. There is an extremely large hole missing in the lives of those who knew Steve and Paul, but it is the goal of CFPC to honor them both with the glory they deserve

CFPC became a 100% Employee Owned company in 2019 and celebrating 48 years of business in 2025.

Special GUN RAFFLE, 50/50 DRAWING and fantastic Station raffles

TOTAL # OF SHOOTERS FOR SHOOT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 125 REGISTERED! - Get your registration in early, this is our only Fundraiser each year!!!

Sponsorship Levels

Email Sponsor logo in PDF format to jeff@cfpsprinkler.com no later than 9 -05-25

Premier Eider Duck Sponsorship Level — $2000 — new for 2025 — limit 2 Logo Banner at Registration or Shell Distribution, Logo at Scholarship Night at Lancaster Stormers, Logo on event t -shirt plus all items listed in the Wild Turkey level

Wild Turkey $1000 Reception video, Station Sign, CFPC web site and social media posting, Lancaster Stormers social media and email blast, Following year registration listing

Ringneck Pheasant $600 Reception video, Station Sign, CFPC web site and social media posting.

Ruffed Grouse $400 Station Sign

Quail — $200 - Registration Sign

2024 Wild Turkey Sponsors!

Accu Fire Fabrication / Code Administrators / High Associates / Viking Corp. / Reliable Automatic Sprinklers / Victaulic / Gorski Engineering / E K McConkey / Core and Main / FNB & FNB Wealth Management / The Lairds / The Yanavitchs / Atwater Malick

11th Annual Sporting Clays Shooter Registration

Sponsorship and registration fees are separate.

Maximum # of Shooters for the event set at 125

Registration Due no later than September 5, 2025

Individual Shooter Registration $175

Team (5 Shooters)

2 Teams (10 Shooters)

$825 ($875 value)

$1600 ($1750 value)

Total Shooter Registration $_________

Total Sponsorship $_________

Total Amount Due $_________

All 2025 Sponsors will receive an invitation to our Scholarship Night at Penn Medicine Park, July of 2026! Perpetual Team Trophy started in 2021!

Shooter Names: (Please send 2nd shooting team information separately)

1._____________________________

3._____________________________

5._____________________________

Team Contact name and telephone #_______________________________________________________________________

Mail or email registration to: CFPC, PO Box 351, Leola, PA 17540 Attn: SES & PWH Scholarship Shoot / char@cfpsprinkler.com

Make checks payable to: Scott and Hoffnagle Scholarship Fund. Call 717-656-2981 to pay by credit card.

Questions: Contact Dan Laird or Jeff Fromm at 717-656-2981

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

Tuesday November 11, 2025

Join us as a Attendee or Vendor at our 60th Annual Conference & Expo

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham, North Carolina, 27703

The ASCET Annual Conference and Expo is a great way to make long-lasting relationships and to expand your business opportunities.

The ASCET Annual Conference and Expo gives you direct exposure to the people that use your products every day. Being involved in this event gives you the opportunity to expose more people to your company and position yourself as a leader in your industry. Within the industry you have many opportunities to exhibit throughout the year. Why be a part of the ASCET Convention? Vendor space at events like this can run into thousands of dollars. The ASCET Convention is by far one of the least expensive and will give you the best value for your money.

Why Exhibit? PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Having a presence at a conference positions you and your business as an authority in your industry. You gain respect and credibility by standing out from the pack and prominently displaying your products.

GET IN FRONT OF YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE

We are bringing your target audience to you! Your job is to take advantage of this opportunity. Your competitors will be there. Do something special to draw visitors to your booth.

GET YOUR BRAND NOTICED

Your company will be featured on the conference page of our website. You will also have an ad in the event program. Provide ASCET with items for the attendee gift bags and become even more noticed. There are also opportunities to sponsor other parts of the conference like the breaks or lunch.

NEW CLIENTS, NEW CUSTOMERS, NEW BUSINESS

There is no better place to form new business partnerships than at a conference/ expo. MARKET YOUR BUSINESS INEXPENSIVELY

Advertising can cost thousands of dollars. Being an exhibitor at a similar type of conference can be many times more expensive than an ASCET conference. By leveraging this event to your advantage, there is no limit to your potential Return On Investment!

Who are our Attendees?

Our exhibition is unique in that it is attended by the technicians who design, inspect, spec products, and install systems providing a face to face to those who would be most interested. These are the folks that you need to be talking to! What is included in your Vendor registration?

• Full conference registration for two people.

• 8’ x 8’ exhibit space

• 6’ Table with skirting and two chairs

Event Schedule for Attendees & Vendors

• The Conference will begin on Monday night, November 10th, at night with a Welcome Reception (Open Bar) for the vendors & attendees.

• Tuesday , November 11th will be one FULL day of education, 5 session blocks, earning up to 5.0 CPD points while networking and checking out the Vendors! Breakfast & lunch will be served.

• The day ends with a Closing Reception (Awards, 50/50 raffles, Raffle Table & Open Bar).

THIS IS ONE EVENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!

2025 ACE SCHEDULE • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Vendor Set-up

Welcome Reception

5:00PM to 7:00PM 6:30PM to 9:00PM

2025 ACE SCHEDULE • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Check-in / Vendor Set-up

Breakfast

Classes / Vendor Hall

Lunch

Classes / Vendor Hall

Closing ReCeption

Awards,50/50, Raffle Table and open Bar

7:00AM to 8:00AM 7:00AM to 8:00AM 8:00AM to 12:30PM 12:00PM to 1:30PM 1:30PM to 3:45PM 4:00PM to 5:00PM

For more information regarding sponsorships or the ACE, please contact, Kyle Watterworth at sponsorship@ascet.org.

Check out our sponsorship opportunities that are available! (See Pages 5 - 7).

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

For room Reservations: Call -800-445-8667 or Click on the link below https://group.doubletree.com/9i2wc4

Please reference the block name (ASCET 2025) or the group code (CET) along with the dates that you would like to book.

Reservations will be accepted through cutoff date of Wednesday 10/15/25. The discounted room rate will no longer be available to the group after the cutoff date.

For more information regarding sponsorships or the ACE, please contact Kyle Watterworth at sponsorship@ascet.org.

Company Logos

Quarter Page Ad

Half Page Ad

Full Page Ad

Digital Program Sponsor

Company Extra Logos Displayed

Company Ad Displayed

Full Page Company Ad and Logos

Throughout the Presentation

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESMONDAY AND TUESDAY AT THE ACE

Welcome Reception Sponsor

Closing Reception Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Break Sponsor

Snack Sponsor

Parking Sponsor

Table Topper Sponsor

Welcome Banner Sponsor

Water Bottle Sponsor (1)

Attendee Lanyard Sponsor (1)

Attendee Swag Bag Sponsor (1)

Logo displayed on 81/2” x 11” during the Welcome Reception

Logo displayed on 8 1 /2” x 11” du ring the Closing Reception

Logo displayed on 8 1/2” x 11” on Breakfast Buffett tables

Logo displayed on 8 1/2” x 11” on Lunch Buffett tables

Logo displayed on 8 1 /2” x 11” on Break snack tables

Logo on the snacks in the swag bag

Sponsor parking - Name and Logo will be displayed at check-in table

Name and Logo displayed on 4” x 6” on tables in exhibition hall

Logo displayed on banner during the event, main lobby

Logo on the water bottles waters in the swag bag

Logo displayed on Attendee Lanyard Sponsor (1)

Logo displayed on Attendee Swag Bag

SuStaining Corporate SponSorShip opportunitieS

Who is ASCET?

We are the only professional organization specifically for, and operated by, engineering technicians and technology’s. We value and encourage certification, training and education by our members and believe strongly in the ‘Engineering Team’ concept.

Why become a Sustaining Corporate Sponsor?

We have a codependent relationship. You provide us with financial support, in return, we provide you with positive Public relations, training opportunities, and a boost in business. As a Sustaining Corporate Sponsor, we offer to you:

Brand Visibility

Your company Logo and information will be displayed on our organizations website and in our monthly membership Informational magazine, THE ASCET INFORMER (Sent by via email up 6 times per year).

Recognition

Throughout the year your company will be recognized In THE ASCET INFORMER as a sponsor, with the opportunity to have featured articles and advertisements that promoting your organization. THE ASCET INFORMER is distributed to our members. Providing valuable exposure will help enhance your company’s visibility, presence and awareness of your company within our community.

Annual Conference & Expo Discounts

You will receive first opportunity to be an exhibitor, at our, Annual Conference and Expo (ACE). At the conference, you will receive recognition as a Sustaining Corporate Sponsor In the conference Digital program. The cost of becoming a Sustaining Corporate Sponsor will pay for itself just by participating in the Annual conference and Expo by:

• Getting in front of your target audience

• Lead Generation and New Contacts

• Getting your Brand Noticed

• Giving the attendees a ‘taste’ of your business

SuStaining Corporate SponSorShip opportunitieS

BRONZE -

$500.00

1 Year ASCET National Membership & Corporate Sponsorship, & logo on ASCET’s Website (www. ascet.org) with Hyperlink.

SILVER- $1,000.00 (Plus Bronze Level)

Promotion on all Social Media Platforms, Logo & Feature articles In THE ASCET INFORMER The digital magazine, & $15O.OO of vour sponsorship donated to ASCET’s Scholarship Fund.

GOLD - $1,500.00 (Plus Silver Level)

25% off 8’ Vendor Booth at the ACE (The year you sponsor) for two people, Logo in Pre-Event Promotional Emails & in our Annual Conference and Expo (ACE), Digital magazines, & $200.00 of your sponsorship is donated to the ASCET’s Scholarship Fund.

PLATINUM - $2,000.00 (Plus Gold Level)

FREE 8’ Vendor Booth WITH POWER at the ACE {The year you sponsor) for two people, PAID Parking, & $250.00 of your sponsorship is donated to the ASCET’s Scholarship Fund.

There will be a special distinction between each tier on the website, scrolling banner and sponsorship pages

PLEASE NOTE: Contributions to section 501 (c(6)) disorganization are not deducible as charitable contributions on donor’s federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer’s business.

Ready to Become a Sustaining Corporate Sponsor?

Our Sponsorship program is the least expensive, but greatest value, that you will find In the industry. Please visit www.ascet.org and select “’Join Now,”’ then choose “Sustaining Corporate Sponsor,” and follow the prompts. If you have any questions. Please contact Kyle Watterworth, Sponsorship Chairman at sponsorship@ascet.org

A NEW CHAPTER IN TRAINING

We are proud to announce the foundation of Instructional Design Group, LLC, or "IDG."

Instructional Design Group, LLC launched IDG University in January of 2025.

The online courses will cover subjects associated with Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Civil, CCTV, Security, Electrical and Essentials Skills. Instructional Design Group, LLC is a NICET Recognized Training Provider. We don't teach the test; we teach the codes. IDG University offers single-topic "Quick Courses" covering material from NFPA and ICC codes and standards. Quick Courses can be used to review before industry certification exams, or increase your knowledge of a topic. Courses are 3 contact-hours in duration, and award a Certificate of Completion. All courses include a 20-question quiz with answers directly from codes and standards. The certificate can be used to earn 3 NICET CPD's, or 3 NFPA points. Our courses will satisfy credit to any organization who awards points for training with contact hours.

CLICK LINK BELOW

https://designmycourse.net/

Instructional Design Group, LLC has established a 15% discount for ASCET members. Use coupon code “ASCET15” at checkout for any course.

Instructional Design Group, LLC, “IDG,” is dedicated to providing training and development programs designed to a higher, industry-recognized standard. Our courses will focus on building knowledge of the codes and standards that are adopted and specified across trades and industries.

“We Don't Teach the Test; We Teach the Codes” ™

Tomaselli Fire Protection Engineering Independently owned

and operated

Fire Protection Engineering Consulting firm.

With our previous experience as the Engineering Manager for the Plan Review Division of one of the largest Counties in Maryland. We know what it takes to attain code compliance. Even in the grayest of areas.

We currently hold Professional Engineering licenses in Maryland, Virginia, DC, California, and Colorado with the ability to obtain licensure on demand.

We offer services that range from feasibility studies.

• System adequacy reports

• Hydraulic analyses

• Warehouse analyses

• Third party plan review

• All the way to working as the fire protection engineer of record for a variety of projects.

• Fire Protection Engineering services for anything you can think of.

Life safety and building code analyses sprinkler.

Fire alarm Foam, Wet chemical and Dry chemical Grease hood & duct, and other special hazard systems.

If you would like more information about Tomaselli Fire Protection Engineering or to discuss your project’s needs you can contact us at tomasellifpe@gmail.com.

Board of Governors

NICET's Board of Governors (BoG) meets twice each year to set strategic goals and establish operating policies for NICET. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity. Seven are knowledgeable in the fields of engineering and engineering technology, while the eighth represents the general public.

Board members are selected by a nominating committee and confirmed by the Board. It is a multi-faceted process that includes vacancy announcements issued by NICET, the Interest Groups of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and other engineering societies including the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians. Self-nominations by NICET certificants and NSPE members are also accepted. A term on the Board lasts three years, and Board members may serve up to two consecutive terms.

The 2025–26 NICET Board of Governors are:

Christie Anderson Mt. Pleasant, IA

Russ Leavitt, SET, CFPS Phoenix, AZ

Chris Butts, PE, FSFPE, AET, SET, CFPS, ARM Chair Hendersonville, NC

Dr. Paul Flannigan, EdD, SET, CFPS, CWBSP Chair Elect New Castle, DE

Randall Over, PE Middleburg Heights, OH

Glenn Waite St. George, UT

Bradley J. Wilcox, SET, CFPS Flowery Branch, GA

Dan J. Wittliff, PE, BCEE Austin, TX

Chip Hollis, CAE NICET Vice President

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• Low-cost repair kits extend the lifespan at a significantly lower cost

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THE ASCET STUDENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN / TECHNOLOGY CASH GRANT

This grant - formerly known as the ASCET Student of Engineering Technician /Technology Cash Grant small cash grant - is designated for current or incoming post-secondary students attending an ABET accredited college, university, junior college or vocational technology school who are, or will be, majoring in a field within engineering technology. The grant was originally suggested by students and faculty advisors who recommended that a grant be awarded to deserving students and that this award carry as few restrictions as possible. The award shall be in the amount of $1,200.00 to be used to offset the cost of educational expenses as desired.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be either a student, certified, regular or registered member of ASCET OR,

• Be a High School senior in the last five months of the academic year who will be enrolled in an Engineering Technology curriculum no later than six (6) months following selection of the award.

• By achieving passing grades in their present curriculum.

SELECTION AND AWARD

All applications are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee which also selects the recipients. Recipients will be notified in July and checks will be mailed to the recipients in September. Award checks will be issued directly to the students upon notification and verification that they are enrolled in an Engineering Technology curriculum in an institute of higher learning.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION

• Complete the APPLICATION FORM which applies to you (ASCET Member or High School Student).

• Attach at least one (1) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a personal acquaintance, faculty member or employer outlining motivation, progress, outstanding achievements, and an evaluation of your potential in the field of Engineering Technology.

• Attach a copy of your TRANSCRIPT.

• Be sure all documents are mailed in sufficient time for receipt by the ASCET Office by January 30 of each..

• NOTE: Failure to complete or include any items in the application package may be grounds for rejection unless the committee, at its discretion, is able to notify you of the incomplete or omitted items, and such items are submitted within the evaluation period time schedule.

• This package should contain:

1. (A)Application Form ASCET Member or (B)Application Form High School Senior

2. Recommendation Letter

NOTE: Only Engineering Technology students qualify for this grant, not those seeking an engineering degree. For ENGINEERING scholarship information we suggest you contact the National Society of Professional Engineers for their scholarship requirements. Please contact: NSPE Scholarship Division, Educational Foundation; NSPE; 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715; (703/684-2858)

THE ASCET STUDENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGY CASH GRANT

A. ASCET Member APPLICANT

Name___________________________________________________Telephone ( )_________________________

Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________

street ________________________________ city ________________state _________zip_______________

What is your membership category? ______________________________________________________________

If a student member, list student chapter______________________________________

Faculty Advisor____________________________________________________________________________

What institution do you attend?_________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________________________________

street ________________________________ city ________________state _________zip_______________

Are you a full time or part time student?

Are you receiving other financial aid? yes or no If yes,in what amount? $_____________

Why are you applying for this grant?__________________________________________________________________

__________

ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO THIS APPLICATION. I here by certify that the answers given in this application are true and accurate.

Date______________Your signature__________________________________

I attest to the applicant's passing grades.

THE ASCET STUDENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGY CASH GRANT

B. GRANT APPLICANT

Name___________________________________________________Telephone( )_________________________