NFPA and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition announce week of action to address America's home fire problem

FALLBROOK – Home fires claim the lives of seven people each day. Home fire sprinklers can help eliminate these tragedies, but legislative barriers and a general unawareness of this technology have prevented its use in new homes. America’s fire service and safety advocates will be able to take action in unison to raise national awareness of a fire sprinkler’s life-saving ability.

Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of National Fire Protection Association and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition are initiating Home Fire Sprinkler Week, May 19-25. This project tasks safety advocates across the U.S....