NEWSLETTER
NFPA issues guidance to government officials on fire protection and life safety systems regardless of occupancy status
March 24, 2020 – As government officials on all levels across the globe issue travel directives and ask non-essential employees to work remotely during the pandemic, once fully occupied buildings are near vacant or dramatically underused. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a [...]
Fire Sprinklers 101 Class – April 24 – POSTPONED
Due to the growing restrictions regarding COVID-19, the Fire Sprinklers 101 class is postponed until a later date. Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Place: Plainfield Fire Protection District HQ 23748 W. 135th Street, Plainfield, [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Spring Edition 2020)
May 2020 Fire Sprinklers Stop a Fire From Spreading in Boutique in Frankfort FRANKFORT, IL (May 20, 2020) - Three fire sprinklers activated keeping a fire from spreading in The Dressing Room, a boutique located in Crowne Centre Shopping Plaza, [...]
New Lenox Fire Protection District Passes Ordinance Requiring All New Construction Protected With Fire Sprinklers
Members of the New Lenox Fire Protection District; (left to right) Deputy Chief Dan Turner, Fire Chief Adam Riegel, and Fire Marshal James Brown. The New Lenox Fire Protection District passed an ordinance requiring all new construction in [...]
HFSC Increases Stipend Offer. Now 60 U.S. Fire Departments Will Receive $500 For Local Home Fire Sprinkler Education
Stipends can be used to build or refurbish a side-by-side burn demonstration. Sign up Today! The deadline to apply is March 6, 2020. February 17, 2020, Frankfort, IL – The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) has increased [...]
Register for NFSA’s Annual Seminar in Phoenix: April 29 – May 1
Registration is open. Sign up today to secure your spot. Space is limited and availability is on a first-come, first-served policy for this event. You won’t want to miss it, and we hope you’ll assemble your team and join our [...]
Reserve Your Fire Sprinkler Demo – 2020 Dates Are Filling Up
With 85 side-by-side and burn trailer demonstrations completed in 2019, we expect another busy year in 2020, especially around Fire Prevention Month in October. Book your demonstration as early as possible in the year as dates are starting to fill [...]