Fire sprinklers show worth in home fire (Ridgefield, OR)

Fire sprinklers made the difference in a house fire that started in it's garage. The home's fire sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading, and Clark County Fire and Rescue spokesman Tim Dawdy said things could have been much worse if it weren't for the sprinkler system considering the closest fire hydrant was three miles away. He also reported that the homeowners were initially apprehensive about installing fire sprinklers in the home, but now would never buy a home that wasn't equipped with them

Apartment fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Maryville, TN)

Fire sprinklers controlled a fire that started in the kitchen of an apartment until fire crews arrived. According to Deputy Chief David Hodges, "The fire sprinkler did it's job." No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers control school fire (Des Moines, IA)

A fire that broke out in a high school art room was suppressed by the building's fire sprinkler system. According to Pleasant Hill Fire Department Chief Reylon Meeks, the fire was mostly extinguished before before fire crews arrived. Associate Superintendent Joe Horton said of the fire sprinkler system, "The upside is no kids, nobody in the building, nobody got hurt. It did exactly what you would want the sprinkler system to do." No injuries were reported.

Fire at office building controlled by single sprinkler (Lake Zurich, IL)

At 2012 hours on April 17, 2012, the Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department 
received a fire alarm from the Offices of Deer Park Office building. Upon 
arrival it was discovered that one sprinkler head had activated outside the 
south stairwell on the second floor. A fire had started from workmen leaving a
pile of rags in the corner after using them to stain a brand new floor in
an  office build-out. A rug and drywall were burned along with minimal water
damage  to the floor.

"The sprinkler system did its job. One head controlled what could of been 
a devastating fire with major damage. Tenants were back to work the next day
without interruption. Damage was estimated at less than $10,000.00. A
great save of a million dollar three story office building."

John M. Bzdusek Sr.
Fire Inspector
Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department

**NO MEDIA COVERAGE FOUND - FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED**

Retirement home fire extinguished by fire sprinkler system (Olathe, KS)

Fire crews arrived to the scene of a grease fire at a retirement home to find that the building's fire sprinkler system had already stopped the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at apartment fire (Trenton, NJ)

No one was injured in an apartment fire that began and ended in a second floor apartment. According to Battalion Chief Hank Gliottone, "The building’s sprinkler system extinguished most of the fire, and firefighters used a hose line to douse the rest."

Garage fire displays fire sprinkler effectiveness (Benicia, CA)

A fire that started in the garage of a tire store was contained by the building's fire sprinkler. The store manager Ivan Schuplinsky credits the new sprinkler system with controlling the fire without damaging their computerized equipment.

Fire sprinklers prove worth in newspaper pressroom fire (Riverside, CA)

A two-alarm fire that broke out in a newspaper pressroom was suppressed by it's fire sprinklers. "The building’s sprinkler system operated normally and took care of most of the fire," said Riverside fire Battalion Chief Mike Koury. No injuries were reported.

Car rental facility fire controlled by fire sprinkler system (Lombard, IL)

Six fire sprinklers were activated by a fire that broke out in the garage of an Enterprise Rent-A-Car facility, reported Villa Park Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Steve Stapleton. The sprinklers controlled the flames until fire crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Safe end to retirement home fire credited to fire sprinklers (Saginaw, MI)

The Thomas Township Fire Department reported that the fire that occurred in a retirement home was contained and suppressed thanks to the building's fire sprinkler system.

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in second fire at assisted living facility (Iverness, FL)

When firefighters were called upon for the second time in 10 days to an assisted living facility, the unit's fire sprinkler ensured that this second blaze was contained to the small closet where it started.

Historic building fire suppressed by fire sprinkler (Lexington, KY)

A historic building that was being renovated into a restaurant was the scene of a fire that was extinguished with the help of both firefighters and the building's fire sprinkler. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinkler controls house fire (Livermore, CA)

An early morning fire that started in the garage was limited to a small area by the home's fire sprinkler system, according to Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Battalion Chief Joe Testa. The residents were able to return to the house with no injuries reported.

Sprinkler suppresses warehouse fire (Gurnee, IL)

When firefighters arrived at the scene of a warehouse fire, they discovered that the fire sprinkler system had put out the blaze. No one was reported injured in the fire.

Apartment fire contained by fire sprinkler (Spokane, WA)

Fire sprinklers kept a fire that broke out in the closet of a second story apartment from spreading throughout the apartment.

Firefighters aided by fire sprinklers at paper mill fire (Vancouver, WA)

A small fire that broke out at a paper mill was "pretty much done" by the time firefighters arrived thanks to the mill's fire sprinkler system, reported Camas-Washougal Chief Nick Swinhart. There were no injuries reported.

Garage fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Vancouver, WA)

Firefighters arrived to the scene of a fire at the garage an apartment complex to find that "the fire was almost completely extinguished by sprinklers," reported Captain Dave James, a Vancouver Fire Department spokesman. The fire did not spread beyond the garage, and no injuries were reported.

Sprinklers put out grease fire in apartment (Pasadena, CA)

Firefighters who responded to an apartment fire started by oil in a frying pan found that the unit's fire sprinkler had doused the flames. No one was reported injured.

Sprinklers prove worth in two apartment fires (Charleston, WV)

The Charleston Fire Department responded to two apartment fires, both of which were promptly extinguished by each of the units' fire sprinklers. According to reports, no one was injured

Sprinkler system extinguishes church fire (Salt Lake City, UT)

A fire that broke out in the mechanical room of a church was extinguished by the building's fire sprinkler system before fire crews arrived, reported the Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesperson Jasen Asay. No injuries were reported.

Grocery store fire suppressed by fire sprinklers (Westborough, MA)

A fire sprinkler quickly put out the flames from a two alarm fire that started in the rotisserie oven of a grocery store. No injuries were reported.

Boarding house fire put out by fire sprinkler (Nashua, NH)

A fire sprinkler knocked out the fire that occurred in a room at a boarding house. Fire Marshal Richard Wood reported, "Had the sprinkler not activated and controlled the fire while small, it is highly likely the occupant would have suffered serious injury or death."

Sprinkler system ensures safe end to chemical fire (Lees Summit, MO)

Firefighters who arrived at the scene of a chemical fire that broke out in a warehouse found the flames contained to a few buckets of a chemicals and nearby boxes. The sprinkler system had responded to the heat from the the fire and controlled it accordingly. No injuries were reported.

Sprinklers control apartment fire (Denver, CO)

A fire that broke out in an apartment building was contained to just one apartment thanks to its fire sprinkler system. No injuries were cited.

Sprinklers extinguish high rise fire (Columbia, MO)

Fire sprinklers put out a fire that broke out in a high rise apartment. "This is the second time this month that fire sprinklers have prevented what could have been a large-loss fire, both in terms of lives and property," Columbia Fire Department Captain John Metz reported to the Columbia Daily Tribune.

Damage minimized at school thanks to fire sprinkler system (Perris, CA)

A small fire that broke out in a school bathroom was controlled by firefighters and the school's sprinkler systems. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in high rise fire (Gainsville, FL)

A fire sprinkler contained the blaze that broke out in a high rise before firefighters arrived. "The importance of fire sprinklers in these buildings cannot be overstated, what was easily dealt with here today could have been a huge disaster without fire sprinklers and the rapid response from fire rescue," Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Jeff Lane reported to The Gainesville Sun.

Nursing home blaze controlled by sprinklers (Middletown, OH)

50 residents were evacuated from a nursing home as firefighters and the unit's fire sprinkler controlled the blaze.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters in hospital fire (Kamploops, BC)

A fire that broke out in a hosptal caused "a full emergency response because of the life risk," said Fire Chief Dave McMahon. Thanks to the fire sprinkler and the firefighters, the flames were quickly doused. McMahon went on to say, "The sprinkler did its job, it suppressed the fire and kept it to a minimum." No injuries were reported.

Retirement home fire controlled by fire sprinkler system (Pasadena, CA)

A fire that began in the bedroom of a retirement home was slowed down by a fire sprinkler, which made it easier for firefighters to extinguish according to the Times Community News. There were no reports of injuries.

Hoover factory fire doused by fire sprinklers (Canton, OH)

Sprinklers activated and doused a fire that broke out in a Hoover, Inc. factory where sweeper bags are produced, Battalian Chief Ray Harple reported. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters assisted by sprinklers at asisted living facility fire (Braintree, MA)

A fire that broke out in an assisted living room facility was controlled by a fire sprinkler. Braintree Fire Department Chief Kevin Murphy said, "The sprinkler system worked and helped extinguish the fire."

Sprinklers eliminate apartment fire (Beaumont, TX)

Firefighters who responded to a report of an apartment fire found that it had been extinguished by the apartment's fire sprinkler system. No injuries were reported.

Sprinkler system controls fire at recycling center (Columbia, MO)

The fire was in a paper storage area and when firefighters got to the scene the automated sprinkler system had already been activated.

Firefighters said the sprinkler system kept the fire under control until they were able to completely extinguish it.

Dorm room fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Waterville, ME)

Fire Chief David LaFountain said a working sprinkler system extinguished the fire in the first-floor dorm room and kept it from spreading to the rest of the building, known as East Quad. “What could have been a big issue is not,” LaFountain said at the scene. “We didn’t apply water to this; the sprinklers took care of it.”

University fire extinguished by fire sprinkler system (Tempe, AZ)

After a fire broke out at Arizona State University, the fire system kicked in and put out the fire by the time the fire department arrived, Tempe fire investigator Mike Reichling told the East Valley Tribune. No injuries were reported.

Sprinklers help ensure safe end to restaurant fire (Charlotte, NC)

After a kitchen fire broke out at a restaurant, fire sprinklers operated and helped to contain the fire. Residents and patrons got out safely, leading to a textbook ending according to the Charlotte Fire Deparment.

Fire in psychiatric facility extinguished by fire sprinklers (Utica, NY)

Fire sprinklers put out a fire at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Facility that was started by a paper shredder. According to reports, no injuries occurred.

Fire sprinklers help keep hotel fire contained to laundry room (Lebec, CA)

The cause of the fire was determined to be caused by a hotel dryer fire. There were no reported injuries to hotel occupants or firefighters. "The hotel's sprinkler and alarm systems worked perfectly," Captain Erik Vibe told The Mountain Enterprise.

On-campus university apartment fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Eunice, LA)

An on-campus apartment cooking fire ignited in the room. The apartment’s sprinkler system turned on and put out the fire before the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived. There were no injuries.