AFP Blog

Notable Changes to the NJ Building Code

Feb 28, 2020

This past fall saw a number of revisions, additions and clarifications to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code that apply directly to fire safety and will take effect March 2, 2020. These revisions to the code are being added in an effort to improve fire safety...

Fire Watch?

Feb 6, 2020

YouTube and other video streaming platforms have enabled anyone interested in firefighting or emergency services to click a button and get up close with incidents and “feel” what it’s like to be a first responder. With the advent of helmet cams, you can “go inside” a...

President’s Letter

Oct 30, 2019

Fall is my favorite season of the year. It could be that the days are still warm and the nights are a bit cooler. It’s also a great time for fresh vegetables, apple picking, and Oktoberfests. But for my wife and me, the best thing about fall is that our kids are back...

October Is Fire Safety Month

Oct 30, 2019

October is Fire Safety Month, with Fire Prevention Week beginning Sunday, October 6th and going through Saturday, October 12th. Since 1922, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) has run an annual campaign to help educate the public on fire safety in an...

Two If By Sea

Apr 23, 2019

No time to write poetically about the sea, but we do want to share two quick maritime items… FIRST, AFP client Yank Marine got a great write-up in the New Jersey Record. Maybe it’s because Yank Marine is another New Jersey family-owned commercial business; maybe...

Staying on Top of Our Game

Apr 22, 2019

Brett Straten, President of Associated Fire Protection, sits on the board of the FSSA.  It seems like everything in the world today is changing at a rapid pace, and the fire protection industry is no exception. AFP makes it a priority to stay on top of the latest...