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
January Global Sprinkler Saves
News & Events Global Sprinkler Saves - January 2026 Last Month’s Impact Last month [...]
Night Club Fires: A Call to Action
The New Year’s Eve nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is a sobering reminder that the lessons of past tragedies remain [...]
Kiss Nighclub Fire: Global Lessons on Smoke, Egress and Active Fire Protection
In the early morning hours of January 27, 2013, a fire at the Kiss Nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil, resulted [...]
When Nightclubs Burn, the Lesson Is Global: Why Fire Sprinklers and Codes Matter
Last week, the world was once again confronted with the devastating consequences of a nightclub fire—this time in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. [...]
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Data and Frequencies
Supporting Reliability-Based Decision Making Inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) are essential to ensuring the long-term performance of water-based fire protection [...]
Ronnie King OBE Recognized with the 2026 H. W. Maryatt Award
Jim Lake (IFSA) and Alisdair Perry (BAFSA) presented Ronnie King with the IFSA's H.W. Marryatt Award at the BAFSA Annual [...]