Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB)

09/08/2026

09/06/2026

ISU set two side-by-side rooms on fire Friday to show students how working sprinklers can slow a blaze and give occupants time to escape. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

🔥 How fast can a fire spread?

In recognition of Campus Fire Safety Month, join Safe Redbirds tomorrow, Friday, September 4, at 9:45 a.m. for a burn cell demonstration in the parking lot between Watterson Dining and Stevenson Hall.

Similar to the fire demonstration we hosted during Festival ISU last year, this demonstration will show just how quickly a fire can spread, how hot it can become, and how effective sprinklers can be in stopping it.

Come see fire safety in action. It’s one thing to hear about fire safety. It’s another to watch it happen.

Safe Redbirds appreciates our collaborators who helped make this demonstration possible: Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Normal Fire Department.

09/03/2026

Thanks to the Munster Fire Department for taking part in the fire sprinkler valve trailer training this week!

08/27/2026

Earlier this week, we were happy to assist the Tinley Park Fire Department with a fire and sprinkler burn demonstration for participants in its Citizens Fire Academy.

08/25/2026

Glad to support this terrific event!

We'd like to thank our sponsors of this year's Fire Prevention Week Luncheon, which is taking place on October 8th in Woodridge to highlight and celebrate those that have gone above and beyond in their fire safety and burn prevention efforts in their communities! Thank you Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB), Romexterra Construction Fire & Water Restoration Services 1-800-BOARDUP, Battalion Board-Up , Illinois Chapter-NFSA , Promos 911, Reliable Fire Equipment, and Servpro Team Zubricki. These groups allow Camp I Am Me to acknowledge and support the many fire departments across the state with their ongoing public education efforts.
To learn more about the 85th annual luncheon, the presentation, and registration details, visit www.IFSA.org/FPWL.

08/22/2026

This is the 9th known fire of 2026 in an unsprinklered residential high-rise in Chicago. WITHOUT FIRE SPRINKLERS, A HIGH-RISE = HIGH RISK.
1. Jan. 15 - 1645 E. 50th St. (Twin Towers Apts.)
2. Feb. 7 - 1110 N. Lake Shore Dr.
3. Feb. 14 - 4930 S. Langley Ave. (Chicago Housing Authority - Mary Jane Richardson-Jones Apartments)
4. Feb. 14 - 1560 N. Sandburg Terr. (James House condos)
5. May 5 - 1020 W. Lawrence Ave. (Lawrence House apts.)
6. May 21 - 2 E. Oak St. (Two East Oak Apartments) - 1 pet dead
7. June 26 – 5240 N. Sheridan Rd. (Wyndham Apartments) – 1 resident critically injured after jumping from 5th floor
8. July 4 – 50 W. 71st St. (Lafayette Plaza Housing Cooperative) - 7 residents hospitalized
9. Aug. 22: 5555 S. Everett Ave. (Jackson Tower Condominiums)

CHICAGO..STILL AND BOX ALARM/EMS PLAN 1 FOR THE HIGH RISE FIRE AT 5555 S EVERETT AVE

08/21/2026

SPRINKLER SAVE: On August 11, the fire sprinkler system in Lacon Rehab & Nursing activated to control a gas line fire in the kitchen ceiling, which also allowed all occupants to be safely evacuated.

Residents and employees of Lacon Rehab & Nursing were evacuated due to a fire.

08/20/2026

SPRINKLER SAVE: On August 11, a single fire sprinkler contained a fire in a malfunctioning refrigerated sandwich display at a 7-11 convenience store in an Elk Grove Village strip mall. The multi-tier display initially started smoking but then ignited, causing the fire sprinkler activation. Fire service personnel provided full extinguishment. No injuries were reported. Elk Grove Village Fire Department Fire Inspector/Investigator Joe McEnery noted that the total loss could have been $2 million had it not been for the fire sprinkler and the fact that the incident occurred during business hours. "The fire sprinkler system prevented the fire from extending to the other three businesses in the strip mall, allowing them to be back in operation the day of the fire. The fire unit should be back in operation within five days," said McEnery.