May 9, 2024
CHICAGO, IL (WEST PULLMAN) – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a former educational building that had been converted to apartments for veterans. The cause of the fire may have been smoking in bed. No injuries were reported.
Central States Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. designed, installed and maintains the sprinkler system in this building.
Source: Central States Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Facebook Post
May 1, 2024
LA GRANGE PARK, IL – A single fire sprinkler controlled a fire in a second-floor apartment at the Bethlehem Woods Retirement Village. Fire crews arrived to find smoke in the unit and a sprinkler controlling the fire. Crews used a hand-held water fire extinguisher to extinguish the remaining fire. The unit was unoccupied. There were no injuries reported and most of the tenants were allowed to remain living in their units.
The day before this save, the La Grange Park Fire Department completed hands-on fire sprinkler valve training, giving the fire crews the opportunity to use what they learned.
According to Fire Chief Dean J. Maggos, “This fire is a testament to the vital role fire sprinklers play in protecting lives and property, and in this case, our older adults.”
Source: La Grange Park Fire Department
April 29, 2024
NORMAL, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire in a semi-trailer from entering the Rivian EV Automotive Plant. The trailer was parked at the loading dock when it caught fire and the door to the dock was open. The trailer could not be moved away from the building because it was not attached to a truck. Fire sprinklers stopped the flames from spreading into the building. Firefighters extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Source: centralillinoisproud.com and Normal Fire Department Facebook Post
April 28, 2024
ITASCA, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a dryer fire in a unit at the Hamilton Lakes Apartment complex. A resident said they smelled something burning. When fire crews arrived, the fire was extinguished.
According to Lt. Brooks Nicewarner, Itasca Fire District, the sprinkler did the job and put the fire out in a multifamily building. There were no injuries to any occupants or fire personnel. All residents of the building were able to stay in the building. The sprinkler was replaced that night by the sprinkler contractor.
Source: Brooks Nicewarner, Lieutenant, Itasca Fire District
April 27, 2024
WHEELING, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a cooking fire in a first-floor unit of an apartment complex. When fire crews arrived, they found smoke in the first-floor hallway and confirmed that the sprinkler extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.
According to Fire Prevention Manager, Robert Niemiec, Wheeling Fire Department said, “the resident went outside and left food cooking unattended on the stove. The fire occurred in a brand-new apartment complex. Without fire sprinklers in place the damage would have been much worse.”
Source: Robert Niemiec, Fire Prevention Manager, Wheeling Fire Department
April 25, 2024
SHOREWOOD, IL – Two fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that was intentionally set with an accelerant in a third floor hotel room. When fire crews arrived, they found heavy black smoke on the third floor, but the fire was extinguished.
According to Chief Paul Hertzmann, Troy Fire Protection District, it could have been a real disaster with injuries and death since the four-story building has 48 rooms. “Disaster was completely avoided because of the two sprinklers which prevented this fire from leaving the room of origin. They kept all the other occupants safe,” he said. No injuries were reported.
Source: Paul Hertzmann, Fire Chief, Troy Fire Protection District
April 17, 2024
ZION, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a storage closet at the Trinity Christian Center. When fire crews arrived, the church was being evacuated. Crews entered the building and found a fire had been extinguished by a sprinkler in a storage closet in the basement. No injuries were reported.
Source: Justin Stried, Fire Chief, Zion Fire & Rescue Department & City of Zion Fire & Rescue Department Media Release
April 8, 2024
ROCKFORD, IL – Fire Sprinklers extinguished a dryer fire in the basement of the Alden Debes Rehabilitation Center. Firefighters arrived to find the fire had been extinguished by the sprinklers and contained to the dyer unit.
No injuries were report. Damage was limited to $5,000.
Source: MyStateLine.com
April 5, 2024
HYDE PARK (CHICAGO), IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished an electrical fire in the storage area of a neighborhood grocery store. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was the result of an accidental electrical issue and was extinguished by the fire sprinkler system causing “very slight damage to the structure.”
Source: hpherald.com
March 31, 2024
CANTON, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in an upstairs storage room of the Hy-Vee Grocery store. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames showing in the storage room. The fire department extinguished the fire within 12 minutes. All customers and employees were evacuated safely. No injuries were reported.
Source: WGIL.com and City of Canton Fire Department Facebook Post