Tampa, Florida - May 15, 2008

Now Accepting Applications for the FSSA Technical Committee FSSA's Technical Committee reviews technical matters related to issues that are important to the membership and recommends courses of action to the Board of Directors. The committee executes special projects that are technical in nature as directed by the Board of Directors. The committee conducts formal reviews and prepares proposals and/or comments on behalf of FSSA on public documents that relate to special hazard fire protection such as NFPA, UL and other important codes and standards. FSSA is now accepting applications for the following: One Installer Member Three Manufacturer Members Please forward a letter of interest and your resume to FSSA Headquarters by April 11, 2008 for consideration.

FSSA Announces New Public Policy Committee The FSSA Board of Directors announces the formation of a new Public Policy Committee. This committee will provide leadership and expertise for FSSA's public policy efforts and to help FSSA monitor those public policies related to FSSA's purposes. The Public Policy Committee will also identify, evaluate and monitor social, political and environmental trends, issues and concerns. The Committee will also assist the Board of Directors in analyzing these public policy trends and how they may impact fire protection activities and performance. Shawn Mullen, FSSA President declared, "This is an important new committee. It will assist the Board in showing how FSSA can anticipate and adjust to public policy trends. As we know, there are many more societal pressures affecting our industry, and FSSA needs to be prepared. This is a good, solid step for us to take."

Protection of Class C fire hazards with Clean Agents

Although it is best to de-energize electrical equipment in the event of fire within such equipment, conditions do not always permit electric power to be disconnected.  For example, there exist facilities where disconnecting electric power, even in case of fire, can have serious negative consequences.  click here to read more