Industry Affiliations
Established in 1896, NFPA is the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and one of the most authoritative sources on public safety. NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards designed to reduce the possibility of fire and diminish its effects on the public at large. More than 81,000 individuals and 80 trade and professional organizations around the world proudly declare membership in the NFPA.
The Automatic Fire Alarm Association has one simple mission, “to be the foremost industry advocate organization dedicated to improving the quality, reliability and value of Fire and Life-Safety Systems”.
With more than 36,000 members worldwide, the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals. Dating back to 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests.
NICET defines engineering technicians as the "hands-on" members of the engineering team who work under the direction of engineers, scientists, and technologists. They have an advanced knowledge of the components, operating characteristics, and limitations of engineering systems and processes particular to their area of specialization. Since 1961, more than 121,000 technicians and technologists have met NICET's rigorous certification criteria in a variety of specialty fields.