Sprinkler System Credited for Knocking Down Dover, N.H., Blaze
from Foster’s Daily Democrat – July 8. 2009
 A sprinkler system is being credited for quickly extinguishing a small fire at a Dover, N.H., building that houses three businesses. Firefighters responded to the scene only to find an extinguished fire. The fire started in the area of a trash can located inside Anderson Architectural Products. More
August Class Added for Beginning System Planning School
from AFSA – July 15, 2009
Due to demand, an additional Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School has been added to AFSA's training schedule for August 17-28. After the August class, only one other class remains - November 9-20. Details
Florida Supermarket Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers
from My Fox Tampa Bay – July 14, 2009
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a fire at a Winn Dixie in Lakeland, Fla. Firefighters contained most of the fire to an attached, exterior food cooler, officials said. The store's sprinkler system helped extinguish the flames inside. More
Sprinklers Kept Orange, Conn., Business Fire from Spreading
from Amity Observer – July 8, 2009
While Orange, Conn., residents were sitting at the Orange Fairgrounds waiting for the fireworks display to begin, a fire began at a nearby building. Fire department spokesman Mark Osinski said the first crew members on scene extinguished the fire with the help of the sprinkler system. The second crew searched the interior to make sure the blaze hadn’t spread to adjoining businesses. He said the sprinklers helped keep it from spreading. More
Tennessee High School Gym Fire Put Out by Sprinklers
from
WTVC – July 13, 2009
A fire at Ooltewah High School in Tennessee nearly destroyed the new gym. The fire happened when no one was there. The gym's sprinkler system went off and put out the fire.
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from AFSA - July 15, 2009
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Bedford, N.H., Fire Chief Supports Sprinklers in Homes
from Bedford Bulletin – July 9, 2009
In Bedford, N.H., the fire chief and top building code official are in support of the state adopting new national building and fire safety codes mandating fire sprinklers in all newly constructed one- and two-family homes, but homebuilders in the state say that the choice should be left to those buying homes. More
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