Sprinkler Contains Maryland Courthouse Fire
from Southern Maryland Headline News – May 27, 2009
 Deputy State Fire Marshals determined the cause for a Leonardtown, Md., fire was accidental. Firefighters from Leonardtown, 7th District, Bay District and Hollywood responded to the two-story office and court house. Investigators determined the fire sprinkler system activated and contained the fire to one office cubicle. More
Indiana IMAX Theater Fire Put Out By Sprinklers
from The Indianapolis Star – June 2, 2009
A fire took place at an IMAX theater in Noblesville, Ind. The fire started in the men’s room at the theater, causing the evacuation of about 400 patrons and staff. Noblesville Fire Division Chief Rick Russell credited the theater’s sprinkler system for keeping the fire from creating any further damage to the building that opened in April 2008. More
June 4 Webinar - Design Considerations, Testing, Monitoring & MIC in Sprinklers
from AFSA – May 20, 2009
Held Thursday, June 4, 2009, 11:00 a.m. CST, this 90-minute seminar includes environmental and material design considerations to prevent or reduce microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Testing methods, monitoring and mitigation methods are also reviewed and expanded upon. Active attendee participation will make this a valuable educational experience for everyone. This seminar offers 1.5 CPDs and
0.15 CEUs.
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West University, Texas, Officials Want Fire Sprinklers in New Homes
from KHOU.com – May 29, 2009
Not all homes have fire sprinkler systems, but now the City of West University, Texas, wants to change that. Officials in the Houston-area suburb want all new houses there to have the sprinklers beginning June 26. More
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Fire Inspectors: Economy No Excuse to Neglect Fire Safety
from The Marion Star – May 31, 2009
Marion, Ohio, fire inspectors say that when the economy worsens, to save costs, one of the things businesses might do is fall behind in fire protection system maintenance. Such a choice, however, could have life-threatening consequences. More
Sprinklers Assisted Firefighters in Honolulu Building Blaze
from Honolulu Advertiser – June 2, 2009
A fire broke out in an apartment fire in Downtown Honolulu. Police at the scene were told the suspect poured gasoline on the apartment floor and ignited it. "The first company found smoke and the sprinkler system activated on the 26th floor," Fire Capt. Terry Seelig said. More
Fire Officials Promote Sprinkler Protection
from
The Patriot Ledger - May 27, 2009
The Plymouth, Mass., Fire Department, the Massachusetts state fire marshal’s office, the National Fire Protection Association of Quincy, Mass., and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition sponsored a demonstration of home sprinkler systems in Plymouth, Mass., where four people have lost their lives to fire so far this year. They set fire to two identical living rooms, one that was protected by a sprinkler system and one that was not.
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