NEWS & EVENTS
It Takes Two… To Protect Occupants and Firefighters from Fire
Both smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers should be part of public education outreach. There is no better opportunity to have an effective educational impact than at the fire scene or immediately post fire to explain the impact [...]
Illinois Joins Nationwide Effort to Increase Awareness About Home Fire Sprinklers
Seven Communities Recognized for Adopting Home Fire Sprinkler Ordinances ORLAND PARK, IL (May 31, 2019) – In honor of National Home Fire Sprinkler Week, leaders from the Illinois fire service gathered to recognize seven communities who adopted codes within the [...]
Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of Appreciation was given to the Illinois Fire Sprinkler Coalition from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance for being a 2018 sponsor.
Long Grove First Village in Illinois to Protect Citizens and Firefighters with Home Fire Sprinklers
Tom Lia, executive director, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Thirty years ago, Dave Grupp, who was the fire chief of the Long Grove Fire Protection District, had a vision; to protect all new construction [...]
Illinois Communities and Retired Fire Chief Recognized during First Ever Home Fire Sprinkler Day
BARRINGTON, IL (May 19, 2018) – More than 100 Illinois communities that adopted ordinances requiring home fire sprinklers in all new homes were recognized at the first ever Home Fire Sprinkler Day held at the Barrington Countryside Fire station. [...]