International Fire Suppression Alliance

Our Focus

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

News

Senju Sprinkler Joins International Fire Suppression Alliance Board of Directors as Governing Member

March 2, 2026 – The International Fire Suppression Alliance (IFSA) is proud to announce that Senju Sprinkler, a distinguished global [...]

Product Recalls in Life-Safety Systems: Who Is Responsible?

Product recalls are no longer limited to consumer goods. In recent years, components used in water-based fire protection systems, including [...]

Performance Matters: Improving Sprinkler Responsiveness After 50 Years

The 2026 edition of NFPA 25 introduces a provision that represents a meaningful advancement in life-safety protection for hotels and [...]

The First Sprinkler Save, and the Closed Valve That Delayed It

First Sprinkler Save On February 12, 1877, a fire broke out in the picker room of the American [...]

Rewriting the Rules for Nightclubs: The Fire That Reshaped Sprinkler Policy

Before 2003, sprinkler requirements for nightclubs were largely driven by building size and high occupant-load thresholds rather than by the [...]

Swimming for Fire Suppression: How a New Zealand Professor Is Raising Funds for Fire Sprinklers at Tūhura Otago Museum

When we talk about protecting our built environment and the treasures it holds, fire sprinkler systems are a cornerstone of [...]

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Events

Webinar

March 19, 2026

10:00 am (EST)

Specific Application Window Sprinkler Webinar: Specific Application Window Sprinklers
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Webinar

March 25, 2026

Reducing Corrosion Risk
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Webinar

April 8, 2026

Significant Changes in NFPA
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Conference

April 15 - 17, 2026

Singapore

SFPE Fire Safety Conference on Performance-Based Design
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