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Following Fire, Community & Industry Collaboration Brings Sprinkler Protection to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter
August 28, 2026
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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 evacuate and care for the shelter’s 108 cats and dogs. Although no animals were lost, the incident highlighted a critical need: the nearly […]
Fire Prevention Week 2026 to Feature Live Burn Demonstrations Showing Effectiveness of Home Fire Sprinklers
August 28, 2026
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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 demonstrations at their open house events.
Scheduled for October 4 to 10, Fire Prevention Week will feature the theme, “Charge […]
Oak Park Grant Program Helps Businesses Invest in Fire-Safe Facilities
The Village of Oak Park is helping local businesses strengthen fire protection in their buildings with financial support offered through its Fire Safety Business Grants Program.
The grants, part of the village’s broader Business Assistance Grant Programs, offers eligible businesses and commercial property owner’s reimbursement for up to 50 percent of […]
Lansing and North Riverside Adopt Home Fire Sprinkler Requirements
Two Illinois communities have recently strengthened residential fire safety protections by adopting code updates that require installed fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes and townhomes.
The Village of Lansing and the Village of North Riverside have each updated their municipal codes to include home fire sprinkler requirements as part of broader adoptions of newer International Code Council standards.
Manhattan Ordinance and Industry Support Help Protect St. Joseph Catholic School Building with Fire Sprinklers
This school year, St. Joseph Catholic School in southwest suburban Manhattan completed a detached building renovation – converting a storage garage into additional classroom space in a move to better serve its students, teachers, and staff. As part of that project, the school also met an important life-safety requirement: the installation of an […]
Helping Communities Close the High-Rise Safety Gap Summit June 9
National High-Rise Retrofit Summit
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue SIX10 (610 S. Michigan Avenue)
Chicago, IL
EVENT DETAILS
The program is FREE to attend, but registration is required.
Hosted by the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) in cooperation with the Chicago Fire Department.
The summit also includes a social reception at the Hilton Chicago on […]