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Live Burn Demonstrations to Ignite Home Fire Sprinkler Awareness

As part of national Fire Prevention Week, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) is working with fire departments in the greater Chicago region to conduct live burn demonstrations at their open house events. These dramatic and effective demonstrations will show the public how fast fires can become deadly, while conveying the crucial benefits……

From left, Fire District President Margie Cook, Lieutenant Matt Shronts, Firefighter Stef Nolen-Ragland, Fire Chief Joe Falaschetti, and Firefighters Brian Reyna, Jacob Reece, and Logan Loughlin pose in front of the newly renovated Beecher fire station. The fire sprinklers will protect the firefighters and equipment.

Live Fire Demos Increase Fire Prevention Awareness

The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) is partnering with local fire departments, including the Beecher Fire Protection District, to conduct live burn demonstrations at their open house events. The burn demonstrations will educate the public about how quickly fires can become deadly, as well as the important life- and property-saving benefits of fire……

Learn About Home Fire Sprinklers at Fire Chief’s Home Open House

Fire Chief welcomes community to his home; provides information about home fire sprinklers. When Beecher Fire Chief Joe Falaschetti decided to build a new home, he knew he wanted to protect his family with home fire sprinklers. In an effort to educate his community about the life- and property-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers, he……

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