Following Fire, Community & Industry Collaboration Brings Sprinkler Protection to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter
When a fire broke out in the laundry room at the People’s Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) of Tinley Park in January 2024, staff, volunteers, firefighters, and local veterinary professionals worked together to safely evacuate and care for the shelter’s 108 cats and dogs. Although no animals were lost, the incident highlighted a critical need: the nearly 30-year-old shelter did not have fire sprinkler protection.
Today, thanks to a collaborative effort led […]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Summer 2026 Edition)
Summer 2026 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Fall 2026 Edition)
Fall 2026 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Fire Prevention Week 2026 to Feature Live Burn Demonstrations Showing Effectiveness of Home Fire Sprinklers
As part of national Fire Prevention Week education initiatives, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) will be working with greater Chicago area fire departments during September and October to conduct live fire demonstrations at their open house events.
Scheduled for October 4 to 10, Fire Prevention Week will feature the theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” The NFPA campaign will focus on simple […]