Third Generation and Still Thriving
DALLAS – The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is pleased to announce that Adam Levine, P.E., president of Capitol Fire Sprinkler, Woodside, New York, has been elected by his peers as the recipient of AFSA’s 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award for his education, experience, and involvement in the fire sprinkler industry. The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire protection professional, who is under 40 and demonstrates exemplary technical, professional, and inclusive leadership skills not only in their own businesses, but also at a national level.
Levine graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering in 2006 from the University of Maryland. After years of training and gaining experience in various capacities, he joined Capitol Sprinkler full-time in 2009. Later, he obtained his MBA in entrepreneurship in 2011 from Baruch College. It was at the stroke of a new decade that Levine finally became the president and owner of Capitol Fire Sprinkler in 2020.
Fundamentally, Levine’s education has been a tool that has propelled him into the NFPA 14 Technical Committee. Further, his belief to maintain the standards set by NFPA is unequivocal through his action.
“Adam volunteers a significant amount of time to the industry and has facilitated AFSA’s involvement with the New York Fire Sprinkler Contractor’s Association,” comments Kevin Hall, M. Eng, P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE, senior manager of engineering and technical services for AFSA. “I have had the privilege of working with Adam over the last five years through association and committee activities and appreciate his input during NFPA 14 technical committee meetings and his significant contributions to the NYC Building Code—NYC was notorious for utilizing the oldest edition of NFPA 13 of any U.S. jurisdiction. Congratulations to my fellow Terp on his recognition as AFSA’s Young Professional of the Year!”
Levine will be presented with the Young Professional of the Year award during the general session at AFSA42: Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition to be held September 6-9 at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. To learn more about and register for AFSA42, visit www.firesprinkler.org/AFSA42.