1. What is the Fire Suppression Systems Association? Founded in 1982 and drawing members both domestic and international, the Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of academics, consultants, designer/installers, manufacturers and suppliers who work together to share ideas and strategies for the benefit of the fire suppression systems industry. Its members are dedicated to the highest level of safety, reliability and effectiveness of special hazards fire suppression.

2. The Mission of the FSSA: The FSSA is dedicated to promoting use of, and being the recognized leader on, special hazard fire protection systems; employing existing and new technologies to safeguard people, high-value assets and the environment. As a global-reaching organization, the FSSA provides our members support and guidance with many questions or issues that arise – with a strong united voice.

3. FSSA Member Benefits Include: FSSA Annual Forum: A program of dynamic speakers, educational sessions, technical sessions and forums where you and your peers discuss real-time issues affecting our industry. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for industry networking, education, information gathering and social events.

4. FSSA Member Benefits Include: The Annunciator eNewsletter: A member-only electronic publication providing the latest Association information, member news, industry news, technical updates including information on NFPA, HARC, and other influencing organizations, as they pertain to the fire suppression industry.

5. FSSA Member Benefits Include: Committees Working for You: FSSA has several committees that work diligently throughout the year for the greater good of the suppression industry. They include: Codes & Standards Oversight, Education, Public Policy, Technical and Training NFPA Committee Representation: FSSA has several representatives who serve on NFPA committees on behalf of the association and for the industry; allowing members to receive valuable insight on new and/or existing codes and standards and the opportunity to serve.

6. FSSA Member Benefits Include: Significant Discounts on Educational Offerings: –Industry-specific training guides: a variety of publications that members can buy at 50 percent off the non-member rates, such as the Fire Protection Systems Inspection Form Guidelines (Clean Agents, CO2, Kitchen Systems, etc.), Pipe Design Handbook and more.

7. FSSA Member Benefits Include: Significant Discounts on Educational Offerings: –FSSA's Online Training Program: a self-paced collaborative compilation of four separate training modules, is designed to educate and train personnel within the fire suppression industry. These custom courses are based on FSSA products, procedures, practices and systems. Members who take advantage of the program can save up to $785 annually.

8. The FSSA Educational Foundation The FSSA Educational Foundation was established to further the development of future leaders within the fire suppression systems industry. Supported by contributions from the fire suppression industry and other business groups and individuals, the FSSA Scholarship Fund awarded $17,000 to talented and worthy students in the field of fire suppression in 2014.

9. Why Should Your Company be a Member? To recognize your company’s commitment to the fire suppression industry To receive opportunities to interact and network with your peers To stay abreast of the changes, breakthroughs and challenges facing our industry, and much more To learn more about the FSSA, visit: www.fssa.net or call the FSSA Headquarters at: (410) 931-8100www.fssa.net