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 global leader in fire, life and electrical safety, urged officials to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems be maintained […]
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, IL
Instructor: Ron Ritchey, Great Lakes Field Services Coordinator, National Fire Sprinkler Association
Introduction to Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
This full-day class is great […]
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, a two-story building with 17 units, located in the 9600 block […]
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 unincorporated areas of the fire district to be protected with fire sprinklers. The requirement includes all commercial and residential structures, […]