Fire Safety Practice Specialty

Join our Fire Protection Practice Specialty for access to a network of subject matter experts in safety and fire protection, as well as relevant industry education and information.

Who We Are

ASSP’s Fire Protection Practice Specialty member community helps to advance workplace safety by specifically addressing fire protection and prevention, emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation issues. We have extensive fire safety experience and expertise within this community, serving as an invaluable resource for networking and providing access to technical content on related topics.

What We Do

For ASSP members within the Fire Protection Practice Specialty, we provide the following:

Networking opportunities via social media groups, conference calls and in-person meetings such as the annual Professional Development Conference so you can connect with top industry professionals
Professional development opportunities, including fire protection- and safety-focused education that you can immediately put into practice, mentor relationships that facilitate sharing knowledge and volunteer and leadership opportunities to build your skills and enhance your resume
Safety-related, fire-protection-focused content and information that you can also immediately put into practice, share with employers and colleagues and use to create safe, productive work environments

Practice Specialty Recognition

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Why It Matters

Protecting workers from fire hazards is a critical component of workplace safety. In fact, ASSP was born out of a desire to protect workers from fire and other hazards after a tragic factory fire took the lives of nearly 150 workers more than 100 years ago. To prevent similar tragedies, safety professionals must have access to technical content and resources on the latest fire safety topics and trends, all of which we develop and share with our community members.

Join Today!

ASSP members: Log in to your ASSP account to upgrade your membership.

Non-members: Join ASSP and your desired practice specialties at the same time.

Connect With Our Members

Fire Protection Practice Specialty Advisory Committee

Administrator Abbey Haidar, CFPS

Advisory Committee Member Brian E Hitt, CSP, CHMM

Advisory Committee Member J Brett Carruthers, CSP, ASP

Assistant Administrator Josh Densberger, CSP, ASP

Membership Chair Christopher Manuel, Ph.D., CSP, CHMM

Professional Development Chair Chris Butts, P.E., ARM

Secretary Gabriel F Miehl, M.S., CSP, CFPS

Social Media Chair Chris Butts, P.E., ARM

Standards Chair Thomas Negrelli, ASP

Volunteer to Become a Leader

Go beyond belonging to the Fire Protection Practice Specialty and volunteer for a position on our advisory committee. Alternatively, consider running to be elected as assistant administrator, which leads to occupying the office of administrator after two years. As a volunteer leader, you can lend your time and expertise to our many initiatives, while developing transferable leadership and team-building skills. Leadership positions within ASSP help members reach their highest level of performance, both on the job and in the Society.