Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Promotes Erik Hoffer as New Executive Director
Erik Hoffer, new Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Orland Park, IL (September 19, 2019) – The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) and the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) named Erik Hoffer as the organization’s new Executive Director. Hoffer will work closely with members of the fire service, elected officials, building officials and decision-makers to […]
Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students “Safety First” During Campus Fire Safety Month
Springfield, IL (September 3, 2019) – As student’s head back for another year at Illinois colleges and universities, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages students and parents to make fire safety a top priority. Governor Pritzker has signed a proclamation marking September “Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois.”
Illinois is among numerous other states nationwide participating in a campaign […]
Successful Activations (Fall Edition 2019)
NOVEMBER 2019
Successful sprinkler activation extinguishes apartment fire
SPRINGFIELD, IL (November 24, 2019) – A minor fire broke out in a third-floor unit of the Spring Meadows Apartments on Butler Street. Crews responded to the incident just after 6:30 p.m.
Springfield Fire Department Battalion Chief Darbin Calvert said the building’s sprinkler system extinguished the fire, though it did cause water damage in two other […]
Check Out the New NIFSAB Website
ORLAND PARK, IL (August 14, 2019) – The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) is launching their new website www.firesprinklerassoc.com.
The new website was designed to be easier to navigate and search for information. With resources on residential, high-rise, Inspection Testing & Maintenance and much more! Most important, it is responsive, so visitors can view the website on […]