On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, AFSA Virginia Chapter President, Timothy Loscomb, attended the 35th Annual Valor Awards on behalf of American Fire Sprinkler Association Virginia Chapter and the BURN SURVIVORS FOUNDATION, honoring first responders recognized for extraordinary courage across Central Virginia. The Valor Awards celebrate law enforcement, firefighter, and EMS personnel who demonstrate exceptional courage, [...]

AFSA Virginia Chapter – Meeting #174 Recap November 6, 2025 | Apex Entertainment – Virginia Beach, VA Our Chapter came together for another productive member meeting, packed with updates, planning, and forward momentum for 2026. A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversations that keep our industry strong. And of [...]

Our chapter gathered on September 23rd at the Williamsburg Hilton for a full and engaging Members Meeting ahead of our annual golf tournament! We heard updates from all committees — from legislative and apprenticeship efforts to community projects, education, and social media — and discussed several exciting initiatives for the year ahead. A highlight of [...]

During our September 18th training at the Chesterfield Fire Training Center, the Chesterfield County Division of Fire and Life Safety presented the AFSA VA Chapter with a plaque of appreciation. This award recognizes our ongoing collaboration and our commitment to opening training opportunities to their team—helping them learn more about the fire protection industry and [...]

On September 18th, we held our annual training at the Chesterfield Fire Training Center, organized by our very own Tom Klecka with ACI, and it was a huge success! We were honored to welcome Bob Caputo, CFPS, president of AFSA, as our instructor. Bob brought his decades of expertise and engaging teaching style to cover: [...]

Check out this new video featuring our Director, Jeff Lewis, as he shares an inside look at the updated Fire Sprinkler Flow Room and Lab at the ACE Virginia Randolph classroom. This hands-on lab gives students the opportunity to see exactly how a fire sprinkler works—how it sprays, flows, and protects—turning classroom instruction into real-world [...]

The Virginia Chapter of AFSA is pleased to offer this year’s $1,000 scholarship to Brooklyn Monell! This scholarship is offered each year to a current high school senior planning to attend college, career training, or another approved educational institution in the fall. The opportunity is extended to seniors who are related to members of the [...]

AFSA VA Chapter June Meeting Recap – Old Dominion Raceway We shifted into high gear for a fun and impactful day and had a great time at our June Member Meeting at Old Dominion Raceway! Here is a highlight, in case you missed it! Jason Gill of Crews & Gregory delivered powerful insights with his [...]

The AFSA Virginia Chapter is thrilled to share that contractor member VSC Fire & Security has officially signed two outstanding CTE students from Henrico County Public Schools! Jasper Mubawa and Brando Oliver, students from the inaugural Fire Sprinkler Program at Virginia Randolph ACE Center, took part in the CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day — [...]

AFSA VA Chapter President Bob Beckwith and Executive Director Steve McGee had the privilege of attending last week’s AFSA Leadership Conference in Richardson, Texas. From connecting with incredible chapter leaders from across the country to learning best practices that will help strengthen our local chapter, it was an energizing two-day event! Huge thanks to Meda [...]