Feed Editor Lite 6 Aug 2008 19:06:46 GMT The SprinklerAge Weekly NewsBrief provides industry-specific news and information to fire sprinkler industry professional nationwide. Delivered weekly, the publication keeps industry professionals informed of topics that impact their business. http://www.firesprinkler.org en 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:37 GMT http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6480256.html 6E95127C-90C2-4C89-A8AD-E9669B9C4367 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:37 GMT http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iDESbS8CDoCCPyG1-Vgn5ejBvUCwD98MNKBO0 753460FE-C3B8-4694-B39C-A37DB9D391F0 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:37 GMT http://www.firesprinkler.org/convention/index.htm 88C597C7-67F8-4DE2-A364-7419C5373346 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:37 GMT http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090614/LOCAL07/306149840/1002/LOCAL D01872F8-BFE6-442F-8719-C59FE3BA927F 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:36 GMT http://www.thestate.com/local/story/825894.html 42820D9F-CB1D-4BA0-9071-93C18B33DB7D 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:36 GMT http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/238835 C8671D37-D617-417B-8CB9-72E0E04AAD93 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. 17 Jun 2009 14:53:36 GMT http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-06-08-des-moines-upgrade_N.htm 8F735C2E-2552-4F9C-8574-676E07982420