FPC magazine

FPC/Fire Protection Contractor magazine will once again feature Fire Sprinkler Industry History and Historic Photos in our March 2026 edition , and we welcome your contributions! Every March we publish our history feature to mark the anniversary of the first edition of FPC , published in March 1978. First edition of FPC magazine published by Haden B. Brumbeloe, March 1978. We encourage you to share short stories, articles, anecdotes, or simply a photograph with a caption

FPC/Fire Protection Contractor  magazine will cover Trends  in our February 2026 edition, and we would really value your input. We would appreciate it very much if you could provide us with a paragraph or two, or a short article, on Trends in the Fire Sprinkler Industry and/or the Construction Industry.    If you like, you may simply answer one or more of the following questions: (Please feel free to skip any questions and/or add any comments.)     Who are the trendsetters i

FPC plans to highlight NFPA 13 in our February 2026 edition , and we would value your contributions. Kindly submit articles and materials concerning NFPA 13 , including Facts, Findings, and the Future of NFPA 13 . Articles may focus on any aspect of NFPA 13 . You may consider covering: Various interpretations and explanations. Dos and don’ts. Frequent misunderstandings. Some changes and updates. Other insights covering real-world use.   We also invite any related advice, op

The fire protection industry changes, and so do the systems designed to protect lives and property. With technological advancements and changing codes, upgrading current fire sprinkler systems is an essential topic of discussion. For this reason, FPC/Fire Protection Contractor magazine is featuring SYSTEM UPGRADES in our January 2026 edition — and we are looking to include your perspective . Deadline: December 4, 2025 (Submissions received after this date may be published

Featured Topic for FPC magazine – December 2025 Edition    FPC magazine is spotlighting Pipe Size Estimating for Fire Sprinkler Systems  in our upcoming December issue — and we want to hear from you. We’re inviting short articles (200–800 words) that explore: Calculation methods and formulas Field-tested installation techniques Common challenges and how you’ve solved them Any insights or lessons learned from estimating pipe sizes in real-world projects Photos are welcome and

Calling All Fire Sprinkler Professionals: We want to hear from you. FPC magazine is preparing its annual National Market Conditions...

FPC magazine is spotlighting Accidental Fire Sprinkler Activations  in our upcoming November 2025 edition — and we'd appreciate your...

Digital Trends in Fire Protection & Construction Feature Topic: October 2025 Edition | Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025 FPC/Fire...

We're gearing up for our October 2025 issue of FPC magazine , where we’ll spotlight Sales Estimating in the fire sprinkler industry....

FPC’s 2025 Person of the Year: Jeff Lewis Leads the Charge into the Future of Fire Protection We’re thrilled to announce that Jeff Lewis,...

FPC's annual feature highlighting the essential topic of Freeze Protection for Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Call for Contributions: Independent Designers in Fire Sprinkler Systems - FPC is excited to announce that our upcoming September 2025...

FPC magazine is featuring Fire Sprinkler Demonstrations in the August 2025 edition. Deadline: July 1, 2025. (Please request extensions if...

FPC  will be featuring Fire Prevention Week  activities related to fire sprinklers in our August 2025 edition, and we need your input....

FPC/Fire Protection Contractor magazine will be featuring Fire Sprinkler Fitters with a look at ‘Fitter’s Follies’ in our July 2025 edition, and we’d appreciate your input!

FPC will be featuring Design Management for Fire Sprinkler Designers and Contractors in our July 2025 edition...

Staffing remains one of the greatest challenges for fire sprinkler contractors, and in our upcoming June edition of Fire Protection...

Our upcoming June edition of Fire Protection Contractor  magazine will focus on the important topic of Business Management  for fire...

Our annual listing of Benefit Events  (golf, softball, and other events) sponsored by the fire sprinkler industry will be in our May 2025...