Where Experience Meets Education
At Automatic Fire Protection (AFP), we believe that true safety starts with knowledge. Our state-of-the-art training facility, located on the same campus as our San Antonio headquarters, was designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
This one-of-a-kind space allows AFP employees, trade partners, and clients to gain hands-on experience with fully functional fire protection systems — empowering them with the confidence and technical expertise needed to excel in the field.
A Facility Built for Real-World Learning
The AFP Training Facility stands as a testament to our commitment to education and safety excellence. Unlike traditional training environments, this facility features operational fire protection systems, giving attendees the opportunity to interact with the very equipment they’ll work with on job sites.
Within our training center, visitors can observe and operate a wide range of systems, including:
Wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems
A fully functional fire pump
Voice-evacuation and fire alarm systems
Kitchen hood and gas suppression systems
Fire extinguishers and special hazard systems
Each setup is designed to demonstrate how these systems function under real conditions — from water flow and pressure tests to alarm activation and system response. This hands-on exposure helps ensure that AFP technicians and partners not only understand fire protection theory but can apply it with precision and confidence in the field.
Empowering Partners Through Hands-On Training
AFP’s Training Facility isn’t just for our team — it’s a collaborative learning space for trade partners and industry professionals across Texas. Over the past year, we’ve hosted training sessions for leading contractors, including Big State Electric and Satterfield & Pontikes, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to strengthen their technical understanding of fire and life safety systems.
Each training event combines classroom instruction with real-world demonstrations, offering a deeper understanding of how fire protection systems interact, operate, and protect lives. By seeing these systems in action, attendees can troubleshoot issues more effectively, improve project coordination, and enhance safety practices on their own sites.
Education That Fuels Excellence
At AFP, we believe that continuing education is the foundation of long-term success in the fire protection industry. The Training Facility reflects this philosophy — offering a controlled environment where our employees and partners can experiment, ask questions, and sharpen their skills.
Whether it’s understanding the intricacies of a nitrogen system, performing a flow test, or analyzing alarm integration, the AFP Training Center allows professionals to learn from experience rather than theory alone.
This focus on practical education ensures every AFP technician, designer, and project manager operates with the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical mastery.
Supporting Safety Through Knowledge
Beyond professional training, AFP’s facility also serves as a resource for community partners, property managers, and clients who want to better understand the systems protecting their buildings.
By offering tours and demonstrations, AFP helps educate building owners and operators on how fire protection systems function — promoting awareness, compliance, and proactive safety across the state.
This commitment to transparency and collaboration is what continues to set AFP apart as a trusted leader in fire protection.
Investing in the Future of Fire Protection
The AFP Training Facility represents our ongoing investment in the people behind the protection. By creating a space that fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation, we’re preparing the next generation of fire protection professionals to lead with knowledge and integrity.
Together, we can keep Texas safer — one system, one lesson, and one technician at a time.
