Primary / Secondary School, School / University Sprinkler system aids firefighters at middle school fire (Hixson, TN) September 17, 2012 viking210 Firefighters gained access inside the building to turn off the fire alarm and noticed signs of vandalism inside the main office area. At that time, they also heard noises of doors rattling in the building and reported possible suspects inside the building. Firefighters immediately exited the building for safety reasons. Moments later, visible signs of fire were spotted at the right corner of the building. The automatic sprinkler system activated and firefighters extinguished the fire immediately, containing it to the one room.
Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Elevator fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Nashville, TN) May 29, 2012 viking210 The Parkway Towers office building had an electrical fire begin in the garage portion of the elevator shaft. According to Nashville Fire Department spokesman Joaquin Toon, the building’s fire sprinklers activated and helped to suppress the fire.
Residential, Residential High Rise High rise fire extinguished by fire sprinklers (Nashville, TN) May 23, 2012 viking210 A fire eruprted at the Parthenon Towers Monday afternoon, and according to Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department, the building’s fire sprinkler completely suppressed the flames. No one was reported injured.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Fire sprinklers display worth in nursing home fire (Nashville, TN) May 11, 2012 viking210 Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that started in the laundry room dryer of a nursing home. None of the residents reported injuries.
Apartment Building, Residential Apartment fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Maryville, TN) April 30, 2012 viking210 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.
Other - Retail, Retail Firefighters praise fire sprinklers for containing fire at Petco (Cookeville, TN) March 27, 2012 viking210 A fire that broke out in the rear of a Petco was contained by the business’ fire sprinkler system. “The damage could have been much worse if not for having a fire sprinkler system,” Cookeville Fire Department Captain Chris Holmes said.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Fire at Jefferson City nursing home stopped by sprinkler (Jefferson City, TN) December 5, 2011 viking210 A fire at the Jefferson City health and Rehabilitation Center was stopped thanks a lone sprinkler activating.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Electrical Fire At BGA Put Out By Single Fire Sprinkler – NewsChannel5.com (Franklin, TN) November 23, 2011 viking210 Electrical Fire At BGA Put Out By Single Fire Sprinkler – NewsChannel5.com Nashville News, Weather & Sports
