The MNAFAA is a diverse group of members and board members open to manufacturers, distributors, engineers, AHJs and other fire life safety professionals.
Helping save lives by empowering the fire alarm and emergency communications industry through code development, education, advancements in technology and leveraging research.
AFAA stands for the Automatic Fire Alarm Association. The national chapter of the AFAA was formed in 1953 and is the only national trade association exclusively dedicated to representing the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry.
The Association is committed to influencing codes and standards at all levels to make buildings safer through the proper application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems. It actively participates in the code change process of International Code Conference (ICC) with focus on the IBC, IFC and IRC national codes; and the key NFPA Codes/Standards with focus on NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and 101 Life Safety Code.
MNAFAA is an independent not-for-profit organization outside of the national AFAA. MNAFAA is focused on national standards and local adoption and implementation. We work at the state level to represent our members with local awareness, training, and education and development of codes and standards including ICC, IBC, IFC, IRC, & NFPA as it pertains to Minnesota.
To assist in improving Life Safety for Minnesota, educate organizations and individuals in the industry, influence codes and standards, promote the role of fire alarm systems, communicate ideas and solutions, and promote Licensing & Certification programs.
The Association is committed to education of fire alarm system designers, installers and code officials. The MNAFAA provides a voice for its members to participate in the fire code development and adoption process. Our members make building safer through the proper installation, inspection, and maintenance of automatic fire alarm systems.
Elections are to occur at the May general membership meeting. Board member terms are two-years in length. Board position terms are one-year in length and are appointed by the board after the May meeting.
As President of your Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm Association (MNAFAA) I will provide financial oversight, Vision, Mission, Appoint Board members for consideration, Identify long term goals, and preside over board meetings, collaborate meeting agenda's, & board attendance. Specialty: Managing teams to perform fire life safety services. MNAFAA BOARD SERVICE: 2024-2026 Presently serving as Board President President since (2024) Served on the board since (2020)
Company:SIEMENS Industry, Inc
Term:2024-2026
Phone:952-254-5254
Email:Jill.Larson-Vito@siemens.com
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As Vice-President of your Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm Association (MNAFAA). I will assist members as a Financial Liaison, provide financial oversight, auditing, & reports, and fill in as acting president when required. Specialty: Fire Life Safety Estimating 35 years in various roles including technical, project management, design, sales, and sales management. NICET Level IV certified in Fire Alarm Systems - NICET Certification #96773. "The life safety industry has been my career passion and I’m proud to be a member of the MN AFAA so I can assist others within the industry. "
Company:(LVC) Low Voltage Contractors
Term:2024-2026
Phone:952-693-1259
Email:landerson@lvcinc.com
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As Treasurer of your Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm Association (MNAFAAA). I will act as the members Financial Liaison, provide Financial oversight, auditing, & reports. Providing reports to board member meetings of the financial health of the Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm association. Specialty: Fire Life Safety Estimating
As Board Secretary of your Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm Association (MNAFAA). I will take board member meeting Minutes, Records, Board meeting schedule, Terms, & Orientation Fire Life Safety Service Sales Representative
Company:Johnson Controls
Term:2024-2026
Phone:715-512-1543
Email:troy.bradley@jci.com
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As director of code compliance and influence, I will act as a liaison Committee/Board, Code Addenda's, Action Items, and provide support to members related to Minnesota compliance related to fire life safety systems. I will also serve on committee's to influence, modify and innovate standards to technologies of our day. Specialty: Fire Life Safety Code Compliance. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) MNAFAA BOARD SERVICE: 2024-2026 Presently serving as Director of Code Compliance & Development Director since (2023) Served on the board since (2023)
Company:City of Maple Grove Fire & Rescue
Term:2024-2026
Phone:763-494-6095
Email:bbeumer@maplegrovemn.gov
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As the MNAFAA Program Chair I will track changes to the standards as it pertains to Minnesota. Sit on influencing committees to modify and innovate standards to the latest technologies. Specialty: Fire Life Safety Design & Code change requests Technology Systems Designer NICET Level IV, 129977, Fire Alarm Systems
MNAFAA Brand Development, engage industry audience, increase traffic, increase membership through web presence and social media platforms. Specialty: Programming, Heavy Industrial, Clean Agent Fire Suppression, Fire Life Safety Alarm & Detection 37 years in the industry, 16 years as a technician, 21 years in various field support roles, project management, design, business development. Most of my carrier has been working with Special Hazard specific function fire suppression systems. The past 7 years in Fire alarm life safety systems. "I am passionate about learning, innovation, and how it relates to compliance within each jurisdiction. I am honored to serve the members of the Minnesota Automatic Fire Alarm association membership."
Company:Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Term:2024 - 2026
Email:Robert.Johnson@vikingsprinkler.us
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As a member you will have a voice in how our industry innovates and responds new technologies and code compliance.
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