Why Do We Fight?
By: Tom Lia, NIFSAB Executive Director
For decades, the fire sprinkler industry has worked closely with the fire service to make buildings safer from fire. That’s our industry’s whole point and it’s a good one. From adopting strong codes that require fire sprinklers in all new construction to implementing inspection, testing and maintenance compliance, we take great pride in what we do and in the ways that our day to day […]
Illinois Joins Nationwide Efforts To Promote Home Fire Safety Measures
ALSIP, IL (May 3, 2019) – The Illinois Fire Sprinkler Coalition is doing its part to educate communities across the state on the life-saving benefit of home fire sprinklers. On May 23, 2019, 10:30 a.m., the coalition is hosting its National Home Fire Sprinkler Day at Alsip Fire Department – Station #2 and Fire Sprinkler Fitters Local #281 […]
Someone You Should Know
CHICAGO, IL (April 27, 2019) –
Leslie Wedge: Fire Sprinkler Public Educator and Retired Fire Chief
Redford Fire Department, Redford, Michigan
By: Tom Lia, NIFSAB Executive Director
Through working this job as I have for the last 20 years and after switching careers from the fire service to NIFSAB, I often wondered: is there anyone else out there doing this type of work? Or am I the only one crazy enough? I am happy to […]
High-Rise Fire On North Lake Shore Drive Leaves 4 Injured and 1 Elderly Woman In Critical Condition – Sprinklers Not Present
CHICAGO, IL (April 27, 2019) – A fire broke out on the fifth floor at 3318 North Lake Shore Drive, a residential high-rise building, at noon on Saturday.
One civilian was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in good condition. An elderly woman was listed in critical condition and taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Two Chicago police officers suffered […]