Texas Fire Sprinkler Debate Should be Left to Towns
from Houston Chronicle – June 15, 2009
 West University Place, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Fire Chiefs have something in common. All have asked Gov. Rick Perry to veto Senate Bill 1410, which would prevent a city from adopting a residential fire-sprinkler ordinance. More
July 14 Webinar - Significant Changes to NFPA 14, 2010 Edition
from
AFSA - June 17, 2009
Held Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. CDT, this 90-minute seminar will include discussion of “performance based” calculations of Class I hose connections, and the hydraulic characteristics of fire hose and accessory equipment. This seminar offers 1.5 CPDs and/or 0.15 CEUs. More
Mexico Probes Daycare Fire, Death Toll Hits 44
from
AP – June 8, 2009
Mexican officials vowed to fully investigate a fire at a Mexico City day care center that killed 44 children and left dozens fighting their lives. No fire alarm or sprinkler system went off inside the center, according to witnesses. More
Register Early and Win Free Stuff!
from AFSA – June 17, 2009
Due to an unanticipated delay in delivery of its 2009 convention brochure, AFSA is extending the early bird registration deadline by one week to Friday, July 17 to allow everyone ample opportunity to save! Also, be sure to follow AFSA on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/afsa
to save even more with special deals, discounts and free prize giveaways. More
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Fort Wayne, Ind., Factory Flames Fended Off by Sprinklers
from The Journal Gazette – June 14, 2009
Firefighters were called to Superior Essex and found fire in a shelf used to store wire spools, the Fort Wayne Fire Department said.
The building’s sprinkler system helped fend off the flames until fire crews found and extinguished the fire.
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Richland, S.C., Store Fire Put Out by Sprinklers
from The State – June 13, 2009
Firefighters responding to a fire at the Super Bi-Lo in Northeast Richland, S.C., didn't have to apply any water, according to Columbia Deputy Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins. Firefighters arrived within seven minutes, but a sprinkler system already had activated and put the fire out, Jenkins said. More
Sprinklers Save a Pennsylvania Bus Fleet
from Landcaster Online – June 14, 2009
Sprinklers likely saved a fleet of Red Rose Transit Authority buses from ruin when an electrical fire started inside one bus, sparking a four-alarm blaze in Landcaster, Pa., officials said. More
Des Moines Airport Adds New Sprinkler System
from USA TODAY – June 8, 2009
Des Moines airport officials hope a $3 million renovation project will improve travelers' first impressions of Des Moines. Terminals A and C — there is no B — will get new ceilings, walls and flooring in addition to a new sprinkler system. More
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