At A&A Fire and Safety, ongoing training is an important part of providing dependable fire protection services. As fire protection systems and equipment continue to evolve, hands-on learning helps our technicians stay familiar with the products they work with and prepared to serve our customers. Recently, we had the opportunity to welcome the team from Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. to our shop in Cabot, Arkansas for a valuable hands-on training experience. Reliable braved the intense heat to bring its mobile training trailer to town and spent time working directly with our sprinkler technicians.
Recently, our team dove into hands-on training with Reliable valves for dry sprinkler systems, and what an experience it was! Getting up close with the equipment—asking questions, tinkering with the parts, and collaborating as a group—turned what could have been a routine session into something memorable. You just can’t beat the kind of learning that happens when you’re right there with the tools in your hands. These moments help us truly understand how each piece fits together and operates, giving us confidence and know-how that goes far beyond what you pick up in a classroom.
If you’re not familiar, dry sprinkler systems are lifesavers in places where pipes might freeze. Instead of filling the pipes with water like traditional wet systems, dry systems use pressurized air or nitrogen to keep things flowing smoothly—even when temperatures drop. But here’s the catch: these systems rely on some pretty specialized valves and components, so having the right knowledge and a solid routine for inspection, maintenance, and service is an absolute must if you want your system ready to go when it matters most.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler has been a trusted manufacturer in the fire protection industry for more than a century. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of fire protection products, including automatic sprinklers, valves, system components, and equipment designed for a variety of applications. Reliable also supports fire protection professionals through product education and hands-on training opportunities like the one our team recently experienced.
At A&A Fire and Safety, we believe investing in our employees is an investment in the quality of service we provide. Training opportunities with manufacturers give our technicians direct access to product knowledge and practical experience that can help them better understand the systems they inspect, test, maintain, and service.
A huge shoutout to Reliable Automatic Sprinkler—and especially Allison and Joshua—for making the trip to spend time with our crew. Their dedication to sharing their expertise made this hands-on training not just informative, but genuinely enjoyable for everyone involved! Having the training trailer right here in town meant we could get up close with the equipment, ask questions on the fly, and really connect as a team. Experiences like these are what help us learn, grow, and sharpen our skills together.
