PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP

Platinum Membership

June 1, 2010 - May 25, 2010 - The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) of New Mexico awarded platinum level membership to the Western States Fire Protection Co. (WSFP) - Albuquerque office. The ASA Safety and Health Initiative PartnerSHIP is the first subcontractor-only partnership with the State OSHA in the U.S.

The recognition allows the Albuquerque office to reach the highest level of accolades within other safety and health associations.

"The entire office and field staff helped create a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility," said WSFP Regional Safety Manager Brian Mesmer.

The Albuquerque office sends special thanks to its Superintendent Dave Rogers, Area Manager Ray Clayton, and Operations Manager Ralph Parks.

Rogers gathers and maintains the records of safety walks at the jobsite, toolbox discussions, monthly foremen's meetings, training logs, and safety incentive information.

"Rogers' organization and commitment to safety were a large part of why we were able to move up in the SHIPmates program," Mesmer said.

Clayton and Parks continue to support the safety program and help drive safety from the office to the field.

"Thank you to everyone involved," Mesmer said. "WSFP - Albuquerque truly has developed an excellent safety culture and deserves this great award."

Western States Fire Protection Co.

At Western States Fire Protection Co. protecting lives and property is more than just a slogan - it's our purpose. It's what drives us and keeps us going each day.

WSFP built a national reputation in the industry by living out our mission:

QUALITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY, PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

WSFP is a full-service fire protection contractor with 26 locations west of the Mississippi, including Fire Protection Services, National Fire Suppression and Statewide Fire Protection divisions. We have a wide range of expertise in service, inspection, commercial, residential, industrial and retrofit construction. With the experience, determination and the know-how to handle any project that comes our way - WSFP has the people to make a difference.

Construction services are performed by a strong team of quality individuals, with safety in mind and a commitment to provide customers with products and services to exceed expectations. We offer a high level of professionalism to ensure customer satisfaction. Our integrity is unsurpassed.

Western States Fire Protection Co. is on the front line each day to help build a safer environment for our clients in the areas we do business.

We Train Leaders

At WSFP we pride ourselves on our people. Part of what drives our people to be the best is the extensive training we provide. Every person in every phase of the operation has the opportunity to expand on their everyday skills. From the Corporate Design Center, where we train in design and project management, to the individual branch offices, where field personnel have the chance to fine tune their skills on actual systems.

Our Kansas City Training Room system was designed by our team and installed by a Local 314 apprenticeship class. The room's system offers hands-on training for field installers, and visualization for our designers, clients and AHJs. There are nine systems using the latest technology along with a location built to install a fire pump.

Our Albuquerque Training Room offers access to different parts of systems and a monthly class focused on a variety of topics. The continued training provides the Albuquerque field and office personnel with a competitive edge over the local competition.

Western States Fire Protection Co. stays committed to developing the finest talents in the industry.

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