Affiliations, Certification & Memberships

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

The authority on fire, electrical, and building safety, this non-profit organization’s mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (NICET)

NICET, a non-profit division of the National Society of Professional Engineers, provides universally recognized certification for all individuals in engineering, engineering technology, and related disciplines including fire protection engineering technology. Many TFP team members have earned certification through NICET.

AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (AFSA)

A non-profit, international association representing open shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. – WEST MICHIGAN CHAPTER (ABC/WMC)

ABC/WMC is an affiliate of ABC, a national association founded in 1950 to promote merit (open) shop principles and free enterprise in America’s commercial construction industry. ABC/WMC firmly believes in what benefits clients and the industry supports those within it.

HYDRATEC, INC.

The source for dependable and innovative software for the fire sprinkler industry since 1972, Hydratec has become a leader in software applications for the sprinkler industry, as well as a leader in automatic sprinkler system layout, design, and analysis.

BUILDING REPORTS

As a leader in web-based inspection and compliance reporting, BuildingReports has created the industry’s largest network of qualified inspection professionals, such as Total Fire Protection inspectors, known for their outstanding service quality.

MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

As Michigan’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce stands up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal process.

GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The premier business membership organization in West Michigan, serving as an ally, advocate, and change agent behind local businesses.

TRAVERSE CONNECT

Traverse Connect is the lead economic development organization for the Grand Traverse region, which supports area businesses through a combination of business attraction and retention strategies, talent development efforts, and strategic coordination among partner agencies.