Colorado University Building Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers
from University of Colorado at Boulder – Sept. 29, 2009
A minor laboratory fire at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry Building was extinguished by the building's sprinkler system and is being investigated by the Boulder Fire Department. More

Sprinklers Prevent Idaho Retirement Home Fire from Spreading
from Idaho News – Sept. 27, 2009
The residents of the Chateau de Boise Retirement Home in Boise, Idaho, had their afternoon interrupted by a fire. The fire started on a balcony but the sprinkler system prevented it from spreading. More

Oklahoma Residential Fire Put Out by Sprinklers
from the Tulsa World – Sept. 29, 2009
Tulsa firefighters found heavy smoke and an activated sprinkler system at a house fire Tuesday morning, said spokesman Bill French. The activated sprinkler system extinguished the main body of the fire, which crews determined was caused by improper storage of materials, French said. There were no injuries reported from the fire. More

Marine Base Awards Bid for $5.5 Million Sprinkler System
from the Desert Dispatch – Sept. 28, 2009
Three warehouses at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, Calif. will soon be getting new sprinkler systems to the tune of $5.5 million. A bid was awarded to AFSA contractor member Pro-Tech Fire Protection Systems Corp. and Conesco, Inc. More

Sprinkler Protection of Storage Facilities Goes Green
from PM Engineer – Sept. 28, 2009
Fire sprinkler systems have been “green” throughout their long existence. They use less water for fire suppression and control than the manual methods used by the responding fire department. They save the structure and the commodities, which equates to less materials and energy usage required for rebuilding and replacement of products. With the worldwide concern over diminishing water supplies for domestic and industry usage, the fire protection industry is now looking at new technology to further reduce the designed water demand for sprinkler systems and the amount of water that needs to be stored when municipal water services cannot provide sufficient water flow. More

San Diego, CA: Free AHJ Training
from AFSA - Aug. 16, 2009
Two free seminars and access to the largest fire sprinkler exhibition in N. America are being offered for FREE to all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) Friday, October 16. Earn CEUs. Visit the Web site for more details or to download a registration form. More

Sprinklers Douse Florida Chemical Fire
from Bay News 9 – Sept. 27, 2009
Crews from several fire departments battled a chemical fire in Pinellas Park, Fla. The fire took place at a plastic and rubber manufacturing company. The Pinellas Park Fire Department said the sprinkler system in the building extinguished the flames. More