Sprinkler Prevented ‘Catastrophic Loss’ at Michigan Walmart
from The Daily Reporter – May 12, 2009
 A fire sprinkler system has been credited with saving the Coldwater, Mich., Walmart Supercenter from major loss, following a fire at the top of the rack storage in the stockroom. The fire was controlled by a single fire sprinkler head.
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Sprinklers Prevent a Mother’s Day Blaze
from ABC – Baltimore – May 10, 2009
In Eleanor Thompson's seventy-seven years of life, she never had a wake up call like she did this past Sunday morning. When firefighters arrived at her apartment complex in Arnold, Md., smoke was pouring out of the third and fourth floors. Firefighters were able to evacuate the building and contain the three alarm fire quickly, and the sprinkler system and fire alarms both worked. No one was injured. More
AFSA Partners with ExxonMobil to Bring Savings at the Pump
from AFSA – May 13, 2009
The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) has announced a new fuel card program as a benefit for its members. Now AFSA members can get a nickel per gallon rebate when they enroll in AFSA's new Exxon/ Mobil Fleet Card Program! When you and your employees use your AFSA Exxon/Mobil fleet card, your monthly statement will reflect the reduction, saving you money right off the top! Plus, the $50 enrollment fee is WAIVED for AFSA members. There's no risk or obligation, and this program is exclusively for AFSA members. More
Sprinkler Contains Minnesota Boarding House Blaze
from Northland’s News Center – May 10, 2009
The careless disposal of a cigarette in a trash can is responsible for a fire that nearly destroyed a boarding house in Duluth, Minn. The flames were contained to a single room by the automatic sprinkler system. More
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Sprinkler Stops Mesa State Library Fire
from KJCT – May 10, 2009
Grand Junction Fire crews responded to the Mesa State Library in Colorado. When crews arrived they found what appeared to have been a small fire in a generator in the north part of the building. The sprinkler system was activated. More
Anne Arundel County, Md., Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers
from Baltimore Sun - May 11, 2009
A sprinkler system extinguished the three-alarm fire at an apartment building in Anne Arundel County, Md. Because there were elderly living in the complex, additional alarms were struck. More
Packaging Building Fire Put Out by Sprinklers
from The Battle Creek Enquirer – May 11, 2009
A fire at Altivity Packaging near downtown Battle Creek, Mich., was extinguished quickly by the facility’s sprinkler system, Battle Creek fire officials said. No injuries were reported. It
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Remodeled Old Home's Sprinkler System Could Start Trend
from KY3 – May 6, 2009
A homebuilder is taking a step toward making homes safer. He's installing the first home in Springfield, Mo., with a residential sprinkler system. It could be the beginning of a new trend in the area.
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