In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Klaus, AFSA’s new Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. With years of experience shaping codes, standards, and technical guidance during his time at NFPA, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. He shares his journey and the insights he’s gained from years in fire protection.

AFSA’s Hands-On NFPA 25 Workshops take inspection, testing, and maintenance training beyond the classroom—giving fire protection professionals the opportunity to work directly with live systems in a controlled, real-world environment.

Each workshop is designed to build confidence, skill, and understanding of the NFPA 25 standard:

• 💧 NFPA 25 Essentials Workshop – Master the core inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection syst

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