Fire Sprinklers
The FireRescue1 fire sprinklers resource page offers news about fire sprinklers, like the battles between public safety and the construction industry over their installation in new construction, local work to retrofit older buildings with sprinklers, and fire incidents that were impacted by the presence or lack of fire sprinklers; plus information about how fire officers can advocate for fire sprinklers in their areas.
The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
Nearly a dozen contributing factors, including a lack of pre-incident planning and crew integrity, are listed in the report on the death of a Spring Valley firefighter in 2021
A proposal requiring sprinklers in all new single-family and two-family homes is being opposed by Habitat for Humanity and builders based on the costs of affordable housing
Comparing urban vs. rural department realities while highlighting a simple service that stops fire in its tracks
A county commissioner with 44 years of firefighting experience testified in support of the proposal
Windy conditions and lack of firewalls and sprinkler systems hindered firefighters’ extinguishment efforts
The man, a 19-year-old French citizen, was gravely injured in the blaze at the 25-story apartment building, which was not equipped with sprinklers
City officials had asked for buildings to be retrofitted after a 2013 fire at the same 1960s-era apartment building
The former fire marshal said sprinklers like those installed in every high-rise unit in St. Paul could have saved lives in the Minneapolis blaze that killed five
A Public Housing Authority document listed sprinklers as a future priority in the 50-year-old building
Chief Michael O’Brian describes the biggest risk management issues facing the fire service – and where progress can be made
For the safety of their community and crew, fire officers must become residential fire sprinkler advocates
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Past alarm activations led to confusion during Atlanta apartment fire
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- Fire officer’s 4 steps to fire sprinkler advocacy