FIRE & FIRE SPRINKLERS IN THE NEWS:
Nationwide:
2007 - A great new place for kids to learn about fire sprinklers and home fire safety at the
NEW Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Sprinkler Smarts website.
Resources for Parents, Teachers, Kids and Fire officials.
2007 10 07 through 13 - Fire Prevention Week 2007 (FPW): Sponsored by the NFPA
This years message "Practice your escape plan."
Click here to visit NFPAs official FPW web page to learn more.
2007 07 12 - Globe Announces Recall of Dry System Fire Sprinklers.
Learn more here.
2006 10 08 through 14 - Fire Prevention Week (FPW): Sponsored by the NFPA.
This years message "Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat."
More fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home!!
Click Here to visit NFPAs official FPW web page to learn more.
Watch the Ricky Bobby Public Service Announcement for FPW.
2006 08 23 - CPSC Announces Recall of Faulty Pumps Sometimes Used
In Fire Sprinkler / Suppression Systems. Learn more here
2006 07 14 - UL Warns about Globe Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers: Learn more here
Click here for Factory Mutual Information on Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers
Michigan:
2006 11 04 - America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani on the Dick DeVos for Governor
campaign trail honored the heroic efforts of Michigan's first responders in
several Michigan locations. Click Here to view video from the Taylor, Michigan
rally with the first responders.
2006 09 - Keep Fire Safety in Mind When Heading Back to School
Michigan, along with 23 other states, have issued a proclamation designating
September as Campus Fire Safety Month.
2006 08 17 - Fake Fire Inspectors reported in Detroit:
KEEP IN MIND - Fire Inspectors NEVER go out to solicit business,
Most businesses will know the Fire Inspector is coming or a visit may
occur shortly after a permit is pulled, Fire Inspectors always wear a
uniform and will carry identification, and Fire Inspectors NEVER take
cash. Please call the Police with any information if you believe you have
been solicited by a fake Fire Inspector. Click here to locate your local police.
2006 08 12 - Firefighters' Day
Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan, proclaims August 12, 2006
as Firefighters' Day in Michigan.