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In the News


The in the news blog showcases trending topics in the fire protection industry. We provide you with information on recent fire legislation, and safety recalls and alerts. We explain fire tragedies and how fire safety systems could have prevented them. As a result, we will help keep you safe and informed.



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Recent Municipality Fire Code Changes

Posted on March 6, 2020 by lauren.warner

Municipalities’ fire codes are changing. Is yours one of them? USAFP can help you stay up to date. Many municipalities across Illinois have updated or adopted new fire codes. More than 100 municipalities across Northeast Illinois require fire sprinklers in … Continue reading →

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Great Chicago Fire

Posted on October 16, 2019 by lauren.warner

Great Chicago Fire Sparks the Beginning of Fire Prevention Week Now that Fire Prevention week has come to an end, it is time to reflect on the events that brought us to where we are in fire prevention today. The … Continue reading →

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Fire Prevention Week 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019 by lauren.warner

Fire Prevention Week 2019 This year the Fire Prevention Week slogan is, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The focus is on home fire escape planning, for faster and safer escapes. Once a person is … Continue reading →

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No Fire Sprinklers in John Hancock Building Blaze

Posted on November 23, 2015 by maya.kroll

What a difference fire sprinklers could have made. On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of tourists and onlookers on Michigan Avenue looked up in awe to see the 50th floor of the iconic John Hancock Center in flames from the east side. … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News | Tagged #HighRiseFireProtection

Fire Sprinklers in the News (or Lack Thereof)

Posted on September 2, 2015 by maya.kroll

Two Chicago fires in on week Within just the past seven days, both Second City and Lincoln Square Lanes were the latest victims of devastating fires. Just before 1pm on August 26th, an accidental grease fire started in the kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News | Tagged #HighRiseFireProtection, USAFP Tips

Brooklyn Fire Takes Lives of 7 Children, Sends Terrifying Wake-Up Call

Posted on April 9, 2015 by maya.kroll

Too often we read headlines about the deadly results of tragic fires across our nation and across the world. Last month, a Brooklyn fire that took the lives of seven young children was amongst the worst we’ve heard. Gone too … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News | Tagged Fire Prevention, Residential Fire Sprinklers, USAFP Tips

Fire Sprinklers in the News: March Edition

Posted on March 9, 2015 by maya.kroll

Only three months into 2015 and an estimated 622 people have already tragically lost their lives to fires in the United States alone (according to the United States Fire Administration). In this week’s “Fire Sprinklers in the News,” we’re taking … Continue reading →

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Fire Sprinklers in the News

Posted on February 9, 2015 by maya.kroll

Only five weeks into the new year and an estimated 347 people have already lost their lives to fires in the United States. What’s the common theme in many of these tragedies? No Sprinklers. According to FEMA, having an automatic fire … Continue reading →

Posted in In the News | Tagged Residential Fire Sprinklers

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