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Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Church Fire
September 11, 2026 LAKE ZURICH, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire caused by oil-soaked rags that ignited in a garbage can in a church that was undergoing renovations. The fire spread up the wall and reached the [...]
Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Stove Fire
September 10, 2026 WAUKEGAN, IL – A single fire sprinkler controlled a stove fire in an apartment complex, preventing it from spreading to the rest of the building. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the unit. The [...]
Following Fire, Community & Industry Collaboration Brings Sprinkler Protection to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter
August 28, 2026 ARTICLES 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 [...]
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
August 28, 2026 PRESS RELEASES 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 Sprinklers Control Fire at Nursing Home
August 11, 2026 LACON, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in the kitchen ceiling of a rehab and nursing facility. Crews arrived and found heavy smoke. They located a fire in the kitchen ceiling that was fueled by a [...]