Owner of The Bridge Lemont Banquet Hall Recognized for Making Fire Safety Improvement
Lemont, IL – The Lemont Fire Protection District has recognized Jerry Kulhanek, owner of The Bridge Lemont, for retrofitting his banquet hall with fire sprinklers. The fire district presented a plaque to Kulhanek during the district’s fire safety open house.
The Bridge Lemont is a rustic-industrial style wedding venue located in the historic district. The original 7,000 square foot building […]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Winter 2022 Edition)
Winter 2022 Sprinkler Saves in the Chicagoland area. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
U.S. fire service organizations urge immediate action to improve fire safety in older buildings following two deadly fires
Linthicum Heights, MD, January 10, 2022 – The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the National Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation (NFFF), International Association Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) are calling on Congress to immediately pass critical legislation to improve fire safety in public housing and older high-rise buildings.
The call follows two tragic fires in the last 5 days […]
New Christmas Tree Fire Safety Video Offers Safety Tips and Demonstrates How Quickly Fires Can Spread
Tinley Park, IL (December 1, 2021) – According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), holiday decorations can increase the risk for a home fire during the holiday season. In particular, Christmas trees account for more than 160 fires and result in more than $10 million in direct property damage in the United States every year. The most common causes for tree fires include issues with electrical lighting equipment, […]