Articles from National Fire Sprinkler Association

Linthicum Heights, MD, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent amendments to the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code have eliminated the requirement to retrofit existing high-rise residential buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems, a deeply concerning reversal of nationally recognized life safety standards. 

Linthicum Heights, MD, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world watches as news comes from North Macedonia, where a massive fire killed 59 people and injured 155 in a nightclub. Pyrotechnics are cited as the cause of the fire, which reminds Americans of the Station Nightclub fire, which occurred in Rhode Island in February of 2003. 

Local NFSA Chapter Engages Quickly Following Tragedy

Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the holiday season approaches, the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) invites the public and news media to attend Pittsburgh's first-ever side-by-side fire sprinkler demonstration. This impactful event will showcase the effectiveness of fire sprinklers in preventing home fires and emphasize key safety tips to help families reduce fire risks.

Linthicum Heights, MD, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 29th, according to the Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDonald a fire began on the roof of BioLab, a manufacturer of pool and spa products  in Conyers, GA. In the seven years she’s been on the job, this is the third incident of fire there.  During a September 29th news conference, the County Emergency Management Agency made a statement that the fire was caused by “a malfunctioning sprinkler head”. 

Linthicum Heights, MD, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association’s (NFSA) 2024 award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized and honored at an awards banquet that will take place on May 10th, 2024, during the Association’s Annual Seminar and Business and Leadership Conference in Wailea, Hawaii.  

Linthicum Heights, MD, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association applauds Governor Philip Murphy and all proactive policy makers and leaders who have worked to pass Senate Bill No. 281. The legislation requires newly constructed townhouses to be installed with automatic fire sprinkler systems.  

Linthicum Heights, MD, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recent home fires in New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kansas have yielded tragic headlines with fire fatalities that include children. 

Linthicum Heights, MD, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association is proud to support and partner with other national fire service organizations in support of national initiatives. Plans are confirmed for a press event at Station 3 in Washington, DC tomorrow. 

Helena, MT, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to fire fatalities in the U.S, 2023 is off to a solemn start. The number of fires in our country, the severity of fires, and the rate of fire deaths and injuries are all on the rise. Since January 1st, 439 people have died. According to media reports, 40 of those are children. If not for the heroic efforts of first responders, the additional tragedies that could have ensued from these fires would be incalculable. Fire does not discriminate, it is happening to the rich, happening to the poor, and it could happen to you. 

Linthicum Heights, MD, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A building that is not fully equipped with fire sprinklers puts occupants, pets, and firefighters at risk. This is especially true in high-rise buildings. On February 18th, a fire broke out on the seventh floor of a Silver Spring, MD residential high-rise that left one dead, dozens injured, and hundreds displaced. This tragic fire in Montgomery County, Maryland represents the severity of modern-day fire. Thanks to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, one of the best trained, best equipped fire departments in this country, more people didn’t die in this fire.  

Linthicum Heights, MD, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fire Sprinkler Association applauds Common Voices for their new series The Truth Burns, specifically, the debut installment today on the 20th anniversary of the Station Nightclub Fire in West Warwick, RI. Rob Feeney’s story was unveiled yesterday and can be viewed here: The Truth Burns series launches with Station Nightclub Survivor Rob Freeney  

Linthicum Heights, MD, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 3rd, two children under the age of five were killed in a house fire in Salisbury, North Carolina. Fire engulfed the floor which the children were on, and firefighters could not reach them. ` 

Hamilton, New Jersey, Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High rise buildings possess several inherent and unavoidable design elements that put the occupants at a higher risk for injury or death when a fire occurs. The public and members of the media are invited to learn about fire safety and prevention and witness first-hand just how quickly a fire can spread during a residential fire burn demonstration on Thursday, November 10th at 12 p.m. at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia PA 19107  (Southeast Apron Side)