NEWSLETTER
Nominations now being accepted for NFPA, HFSC Bringing Safety Home Award
DEADLINE: April 3, 2020 March 25, 2020 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are accepting nominations for their Bringing Safety Home Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently [...]
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 [...]