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Standpipe Donation Benefits Firefighter Training at Beecher Fire Protection District
(Left to right): FF Jeremy Horn, FF Ryan Lopina, FF Tim McGannon, Chief Joe Falaschetti and FF Bryce Budimir Beecher, IL - The Beecher Fire Protection District’s new firefighter training tower has received an important upgrade with a [...]
Fire Sprinkler Controls Warehouse Fire
July 25, 2022 VERNON HILLS, IL - A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading inside the AKG manufacturing and distribution warehouse. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found smoke inside building. The sprinkler was containing the fire, allowing the [...]
Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Fire
July 18, 2022 ROMEOVILLE, IL - A single fire sprinkler prevented a fire from spreading inside of a first-floor apartment unit. Romeoville Deputy Fire Marshal William Sterling said the fire was contained to the living room where the fire started. Outside [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Fire at Recycling Warehouse
July 15, 2022 Hodgkins, IL – Two fire sprinklers held a fire in check at a warehouse for recycled materials. When crews arrived, they found two sprinklers activated, keeping the fire from spreading. Firefighters were able to extinguish the remaining fire [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Summer 2022 Edition)
Summer 2022 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Fire Sprinkler Extinguished Bathroom Fire
July 13, 2022 Indian Head Park IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a bathroom in an apartment. When crews arrived, the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported. Sources: Fire Marshal, Arthur Peters, Pleasantview Fire Protection District
Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Spray Booth Fire
July 11, 2022 Hodgkins, IL – Two fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a spray booth that was caused by a grinding machine. When crews arrived, the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported. The sprinkler system was back in service [...]