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The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) is a trade association serving companies that sell, distribute, and service fire equipment. Nearly all of our members sell and service portable fire extinguishers in addition to a full range of fire protection services including the installation and/or maintenance of pre-engineered kitchen systems, industrial systems, fire alarms, sec

06/22/2026

What’s Happening in Your State? 🚨

Fire protection regulations, licensing requirements, code changes, and legislative updates are constantly evolving—and staying informed is critical to protecting your business and your customers.

📋 Review the latest Nationwide Legislative Updates from NAFED and stay ahead of the changes impacting the fire protection industry across the country. From licensing and compliance to new fire safety requirements, these updates can help you prepare for what’s next.

Stay informed. Stay compliant.

👉 Read the latest updates here:
https://web.nafed.org/news/

06/18/2026

🔊🔥 Could SOUND WAVES become the next breakthrough in fire protection?

Imagine stopping a fire without water, chemicals, or traditional sprinklers.

A California startup is developing technology that uses low-frequency sound waves to suppress flames—and it's generating serious discussion throughout the fire protection industry. While early demonstrations have shown promise, many fire protection experts are asking important questions about reliability, scalability, code compliance, and whether sound can truly replace conventional fire suppression systems.

💭 Is this the future of fire protection?
💭 Could it help protect data centers and sensitive equipment?
💭 Or is it still too early to challenge proven sprinkler technology?

This is one article every fire protection professional should read.
👉 Read the full article:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/05/startup-says-sound-waves-can-replace-fire-sprinklers-experts-arent-so-sure/

What are your thoughts? Could sound-based fire suppression become a viable option in the future?

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