FPC/Fire Protection Contractor magazine

FPC/Fire Protection Contractor magazine Since 1978, FPC/Fire Protection Contractor has been published monthly for the benefit of the automatic fire sprinkler industry. FPC was founded by Haden B.

History: The first edition of Fire Protection Contractor was published in March 1978. Brumbeloe, P.E., a Fire Protection Engineer with 29 years of experience in fire sprinkler contracting. He was with Grinnell from 1948-1971 and "Automatic" Sprinkler Corporation of America from 1971-1977. Purpose: FPC/Fire Protection Contractor is published monthly for the benefit of fire protection contractors, e

ngineers, designers, sprinkler fitters, apprentices, fabricators, manufacturers, and distributors of fire protection products used in automatic fire sprinkler systems. Readership: Fire sprinkler contractors and systems designers make up the majority of our circulation. Readers include architects, engineers, fabricators, libraries, manufacturers, unions, universities, suppliers, etc., totaling over 40 categories.

Not every post needs to sell. Some should simply honor what matters. The May issue includes a Memorial Day tribute, “My ...
05/28/2026

Not every post needs to sell. Some should simply honor what matters.

The May issue includes a Memorial Day tribute, “My Brother – My Hero,” a personal reflection on service, sacrifice, and remembrance.

Read the tribute in the May edition.

The May issue includes a roundup of benefit tournaments and events happening across the industry. It’s a good reminder t...
05/26/2026

The May issue includes a roundup of benefit tournaments and events happening across the industry. It’s a good reminder that this business doesn’t just work hard — it shows up for people too.

Check our website and tag an organization!

This month’s “Other Voices” asks a simple question: Is good enough actually good enough? In this industry, standards, cu...
05/23/2026

This month’s “Other Voices” asks a simple question: Is good enough actually good enough? In this industry, standards, culture, and accountability are not exactly optional extras.

Tell us your take 👇

This month’s NFPA 25 feature covers a noninvasive alternative for five-year internal piping condition and obstruction in...
05/21/2026

This month’s NFPA 25 feature covers a noninvasive alternative for five-year internal piping condition and obstruction investigation. For facilities where shutdowns are disruptive or risky, that gets attention in a hurry.

Read it in the May issue...

If we draw it, we own it. The May issue’s design conversation is a good one: design ownership means doing the homework, ...
05/19/2026

If we draw it, we own it.

The May issue’s design conversation is a good one: design ownership means doing the homework, understanding the building, communicating early, and standing behind the work attached to your name.

Share with your design team!

FPC has been serving the fire sprinkler industry since 1978. In a noisy world, steady trade publications still matter. W...
05/16/2026

FPC has been serving the fire sprinkler industry since 1978.

In a noisy world, steady trade publications still matter. We’re proud to keep showing up for contractors, designers, engineers, fitters, manufacturers, suppliers, and more.

Share this with fellow fire sprinkler contractors.

A practical takeaway from this month’s issue: a meter that looks accurate on paper but is hard to read in real-world con...
05/15/2026

A practical takeaway from this month’s issue: a meter that looks accurate on paper but is hard to read in real-world conditions becomes its own problem.

Readability matters when testing conditions are less than calm and cooperative.

Read the article in this month's edition!

Water meters are not exactly a small issue. This month’s cover topic digs into concerns around cost, maintenance respons...
05/12/2026

Water meters are not exactly a small issue.

This month’s cover topic digs into concerns around cost, maintenance responsibility, local requirements, and the very real field frustration that comes with them.

What’s the biggest water meter headache in your area?

Comment with your experience 👇

05/11/2026

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Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 10–16. Modern home fires can become deadly much faster than many people realize. Fire sp...
05/09/2026

Home Fire Sprinkler Week is May 10–16.

Modern home fires can become deadly much faster than many people realize.

Fire sprinklers help stop a fire while it’s still small and buy valuable time for people to get out safely.

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