Our Purpose
The IFSA is a global, member-based nonprofit, dedicated to life safety and property protection through the worldwide promotion and use of effective water-based fire protection systems, through:
Education, advocacy and support for product certification; and,
The creation of community-based associations dedicated to advancing water-based fire protection systems to ensure dependable fire protection solutions are implemented across diverse regions
SPRINKLERS PROTECT LIFE
SPRINKLERS PROTECT PROPERTY
SPRINKLERS PROTECT YOU
Events
Conference
Oct. 27-29, 2025
Guadalajara, MEX
Expo Fire & Safety 2025
The most important event for technological innovation in industrial safety
News
The Hidden Threat
News & Events The Hidden Threat Did you know that counterfeit and non-certified automatic sprinklers are [...]
IFSA Opens the FY2026-2027 Grant Application Cycle
News & Events IFSA Opens the FY2026-2027 Grant Application Cycle Green Bay, Wisconsin, October [...]
Guide to Promoting Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: Sprinkler Mandates or Tax Incentives Through Legislation
News & Events Guide to Promoting Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: Sprinkler Mandates or Tax Incentives Through [...]
Guide to Promoting Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: Dealing with a Performance-Based Code Environment
News & Events Guide to Promoting Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: Dealing with a Performance-Based Code Environment [...]
Fire Protection Systems for Retail Storage Occupancies presented by Mark Fessenden
On September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST, Mark Fessenden will present Fire Protection Systems for Retail Storage Occupancies. Program [...]
Kevin Maughan presents Challenges with Protecting Sloped, Combustible Attics from Fire
Join Kevin on August 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST as he presents Challenges with Protecting Sloped Combustible Attics from [...]