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In the News -
August |
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Ceremony For Home's New Fire Sprinklers |
8-30-10 |
KPHO Phoenix
Yvonne Molina received the keys to her new home this
morning after a fire nearly destroyed it in 2008. The
home is now equipped with a fire sprinkler... |
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New Building Codes Mean Sprinklers... |
8-28-10 |
Patch
Leontiades said that the town currently has an ordinance
that requires new homes to have a fire sprinkler system
if the house exceeded... |
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Editorial- Christie jams sprinklers |
8-28-10 |
Philadelphia Inquirer
Fire-safety experts say sprinklers offer residents a
crucial margin of safety to escape fast-burning blazes
in newer homes constructed with lightweight ... |
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Court upholds construction code |
8-27-10 |
Lebanon Daily News
Tom Kinney, co-chairman of the Pennsylvania Residential
Fire Sprinkler Coalition, praised the court's ruling.
"We applaud the court's decision in ... |
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Watch fire sprinkler demonstration Oct. 2 |
8-25-10 |
Peoria Journal Star
By Anonymous The Pekin Fire Department will hold a fire
sprinkler demonstration on Oct. 2 to show how quickly a
house fire can spread... |
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Gwinnett Fire Reports-Complex damaged by
blaze |
8-23-10 |
Gwinnettdailypost.com
The building contained fire walls, but no fire sprinkler
system, Rutledge said. Fire officials contacted the
American Red Cross to provide assistance to ... |
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Assistant fire chief hangs up his helmet |
8-21-10 |
Rocky Mount Telegram
From that day forth, I realized the importance of fire
sprinklers.” English said he has been a strong proponent
for sprinklers over the years after seeing ... |
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Installing sprinklers reduces fire deaths |
8-19-10 |
BCLocalNews
Delta Mayor Lois Jackson's comment on fire sprinklers in
this article are inaccurate in my opinion. In particular
the comment that “when it comes to safety ... |
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Sprinklers save Roseville Yamaha from
blaze |
8-11-10 |
Roseville Press Tribune
The building sustained water damage due to the
activation of the fire sprinkler system. “A sizeable
explosion occurred that could be felt throughout the ... |
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Sprinkler system confines Friday fire |
8-8-10 |
The Union of Grass Valley
The fire alarm was sounding and officers from the Grass
Valley Police Department were assisting with evacuating
the residents. ... |
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Boulder man hurt in Poudre Canyon crash |
8-8-10 |
The Coloradoan
When firefighters arrived, they discovered a fire
sprinkler had activated to extinguish the fire. Damage
to the unit was minor due to the sprinkler system, ... |
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Fires doused during Friday morning storm |
8-7-10 |
The News Herald
“I would like to see all buildings like this equipped
with a sprinkler system,” he said. “A fire sprinkler
system is the best line of defense against things ... |
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Sprinklers douse Fort Collins hotel fire |
8-7-10 |
Denver Post
By Yesenia Robles A fire at the Homewood Suites in Fort
Collins this evening was put out before firefighters
arrived thanks to a fire sprinkler system in ... |
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Fire destroys three homes |
8-4-10 |
Calgary Sun
Ken McMullen, assistant deputy chief, said the CFD has
been advocating for residential sprinkler systems to
prevent the spread of fire. ... |
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Firefighters- sprinkler law worth price |
8-3-10 |
CBS 47
All but one of those fires were controlled with the
activation of one to three fire sprinkler heads, the
exception was the building at 1260 E. North Street ... |
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In the News -
July |
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Apt. building on fire in Chesapeake |
7-31-10 |
WAVY-TV
Mike Thibeault said an automatic sprinkler system kept
the fire under control until firefighters arrived. One
person was inside the 3rd floor apartment, ... |
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Woman saved from fiery chair in Carmel
Valley |
7-29-10 |
Monterey County Herald
Three fire engines responded the center at 53 Carmel
Valley Road, and the fire was put out in about five
minutes, Lemos said. A fire sprinkler system helped ... |
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Warehouse Fire Prompts Safety Warning |
7-28-10 |
WRBL
He says check your sprinkler system too. The system at
the warehouse played a key role in keeping the fire
contained. Watson says everyone was able to ... |
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Sprinkler saves Lemont landmark |
7-28-10 |
Centre Daily Times
The Alto Italian Restaurant and Bar in the historic
Lemont Victorian Manor was saved by a single sprinkler
head that doused a fire that broke out after ... |
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Fire Sprinkler System |
7-28-10 |
Wall Street Journal
First and foremost, sprinklers save lives as captain of
the Department of Fire Prevention "A sprinkler system
remains our first defense..." |
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New law requires automatic fire
sprinklers |
7-28-10 |
Belleville News Democrat
AP BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- College fraternities and
sororities will need to install automatic fire sprinkler
systems under a new Illinois law. ... |
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Firefighters responded to structure fire |
7-26-10 |
MyNews4
At least two fire sprinkler heads had activated, keeping
the fire in check. Firefighters began an exterior attack
and knocked the fire down to a smolder. |
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Sprinklers Will Be Required in New Homes |
7-21-10 |
Valley Voice
Visalia only has one housing development were fire
sprinkler systems were installed in homes – Sierra
Village off of Akers. “There's lot of fires that ... |
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Fire Closes Woodstock Dentist Office |
7-21-10 |
MyFox Atlanta
Officials say a fire ensued in the storage room of the
dentist office after a fan caught on fire. The fire was
extinguished by the fire sprinkler system. ... |
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Rennovations upgrade campus |
7-19-10 |
Daily Eastern News
As part of the Fire Sprinkler Dormitory Act, new
sprinkler system and fire alarm upgrades were installed
in Thomas and Lincoln Halls. ... |
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Fire damages Pike Creek bar and
restaurant |
7-15-10 |
WDEL 1150AM
By Mellany Armstrong The fire was contained to an
outside bar and patio area. A fire sprinkler system had
gone off before firefighters arrived and saved the ... |
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Editorial- Let sprinklers save lives |
7-15-10 |
Philadelphia Inquirer
Christie shouldn't unduly delay a proposed mandate for
fire sprinklers in all newly constructed one- and
two-family dwellings. But facing a Sept. ... |
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Fire Reported At Temple For Performing
Arts |
7-13-10 |
KCCI Des Moines
Firefighter found a small fire in the laundry area in
the basement that was being contained by the fire
sprinkler system. Crews said a dryer was over filled ... |
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Look Up and See the Sprinklers |
7-13-10 |
eTurboNews
Select a hotel that is protected by both smoke alarms
and a fire sprinkler system 2. When checking in – ask
the front desk what the fire alarm sounds like 3 ... |
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Safe House |
7-12-10 |
National Fire Protection Association
Leap has shared her story publicly in her support of
NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a nationwide advocacy
effort that was launched last year. ... |
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Steps to fight a house fire before it
starts |
7-10-10 |
NorthJersey.com
You're in a select group, as few existing homes have
residential fire sprinkler systems. Recently, the
International Code Council made fire sprinklers ... |
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Red Cross responds to Cos Cob house fire |
7-7-10 |
Greenwich Post
Get training from the fire department in how to use
them. • Consider installing an automatic fire sprinkler
system in your home. You and your family can get ... |
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Greek Life fire sprinkler installation |
7-7-10 |
UM Maneater
All houses must install automatic fire sprinklers before
the Dec. 31, 2016, deadline. The fire sprinkler system
is designed as a minimal safety device, ... |
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State must move on sprinkler mandate |
7-6-10 |
myCentralJersy.com
However, neither of these actions actively work to keep
a fire contained or extinguish it, like fire sprinklers
do. If fire sprinklers were present in the ... |
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Store room fire at Boca Resort
extinguished |
7-3-10 |
Palm Beach Post
Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly with help
from the building's fire sprinkler system. The fire was
in the Mizner Center, a convention hall at 495 ... |
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Kiosk catches fire at Fiesta Mall |
7-2-10 |
AZFamily
It's believed that this might have been an electrical
fire. The sprinkler system kicked in and doused the
flames quickly. It happened at about 6 am, ... |
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Sprinkler Debate Continues |
7-2-10 |
WHSV
However, a fire just a week ago in a different part of
the town had a different outcome. Moffett says, "There
were no sprinkler systems in Copper Beach. ... |
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Sprinkler Helps Contain Fire |
7-1-10 |
Ashland Daily Tidings
A sprinkler system that activated during the fire likely
saved the structure from complete destruction, she said.
"If we had not had the fire sprinkler ... |
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Convention Center Fire |
7-1-10 |
WMDT
The Ocean City Fire Department located a fire in a
second floor bathroom. The fire had been extinguished by
the buildings fire sprinkler system. ... |
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In the News -
June |
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Fire at Middletown building |
6-29-10 |
WTNH
A dispatcher told News 8 the sprinkler system has been
activated inside the building. No injuries are being
reported at this time.What caught fire or how it ... |
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BREAKING NEWS- 911 call center catches
fire |
6-26-10 |
KVOA Tucson News
The building's automatic sprinkler alarm activated and
extinguished the fire, but crews are still on scene
inspecting the building for damage. ... |
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Phoenix mall evacuated over fire at JC
Penney |
6-25-10 |
AZ Central.com
Firefighters were met with flames 15 to 20 feet high,
heavy smoke and an activated sprinkler system when they
entered the department store about 10:40 am, ... |
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Extinguishing myths of fire-sprinkler
systems |
6-25-10 |
Centre Daily Times
Residential fire-sprinkler systems can address this
threat. The Pennsylvania Home Builders and others are
attempting, with no education or background on the ... |
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New Residential Sprinkler Law in
Baltimore |
6-24-10 |
FireEngineering.com
At a press conference this morning at 9 AM, Baltimore
(MD) Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will sign a new fire
sprinkler law for our city. ... |
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Golf cart blamed for Henderson garage
fire |
6-23-10 |
Las Vegas Sun
When firefighters arrived, they found the fire had been
controlled by the home's sprinkler system and knocked
down the remaining flames, officials said. ... |
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Tips offered to avoid cooking fires |
6-22-10 |
The Daily Astorian
Smoke alarms can alert the occupants of a fire in the
residence, but residential fire sprinkler systems can
extinguish a fire. Residential fire sprinkler ... |
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No one hurt in Groton fire, but 6
displaced |
6-20-10 |
TheDay.com
When firefighters arrived, a sprinkler system in the
unit had kept the fire at bay, Douchette said. The three
units on the floor below were damaged by water ... |
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New GFD chief focuses on prevention |
6-18-10 |
Galesburg Register-Mail
Looking ahead, Simkins expects firefighters to spend a
lot of time being proactive about fires, including
equipping older buildings with fire sprinklers. ... |
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Stove fire causes evacuations |
6-18-10 |
Northern Virginia Daily
Warren County Fire Chief Richard E. Mabie said the fire
set off the sprinkler system in the apartment. "The
sprinkler extinguished the fire," Mabie said. ... |
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House fire kills man in Springfield MO |
6-17-10 |
KY3
... or using extension cords and homes having working
smoke alarms and residential fire sprinkler systems,"
Fire Chief David Hall said in a news release. |
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Should each new home have fire
sprinklers- |
6-17-10 |
The Courier News
The fire under the sprinkler was quickly snuffed out
after it set off a spray of water from overhead. "Fires
don't kill people in Walmarts or Home Depots. ... |
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Residents flee apartment block blaze |
6-15-10 |
The Age
Metropolitan Fire brigade station officer Peter Yeoman
said a sprinkler system probably saved the life of the
24-year-old woman who lived in the unit, ... |
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Fire Sprinkler System Keeps Fire From
Spreading |
6-12-10 |
FireEngineering.com
A fire sprinkler system helped keep the fire from
spreading. The fire caused about $80000 worth of damage
to the building, and about $20000 in damage to the ... |
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What's happening around town... |
6-11-10 |
White Mountain Independent
Two fire demonstration units have been built for this
live burn, both will have smoke alarms and one will have
a fire sprinkler system installed, ... |
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Fire chief- Fight arson by fitting
sprinklers |
6-10-10 |
Northern Advocate
As firefighters removed chemicals from the charred
remains of the lab on Sunday, Northland fire region
commander Trevor Andrews said a sprinkler system ... |
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Historic Riviera burns |
6-9-10 |
Joliet Herald News
GARDNER -- A restaurant that took heat for not having a
sprinkler system burned Tuesday night. The Gardner Fire
Protection District and many other area ... |
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Pol's pet project after fire- Get rid of
gates |
6-8-10 |
New York Daily News
Pointing out that US Pet Discounts did not have an
indoor sprinkler system, Vallone (D-Astoria) said he
hopes the accidental fire's example spurs passage of ... |
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Fatal blaze in Dover forces some to jump |
6-7-10 |
The News Journal
The damaged building was equipped with working smoke
detectors, but it did not have a sprinkler or fire
suppression system, Christiansen said. ... |
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Sprinkler systems needed |
6-4-10 |
York Daily Record
Residential fire sprinkler systems can address this
threat. The Pennsylvania Home Builders and others are
attempting, with no education or background on the ... |
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Fire Workers Lobby for Sprinkler Mandate |
6-4-10 |
WCBC Radio
A large crowd, consisting mostly of fire and rescue
workers, addressed the Allegany County Commissioners
Thursday voicing their opinions on the possibility ... |
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