HOME FIRE
SPRINKLER WEEK
MAY 11 - 17, 2025
Every year, thousands of home fires put lives, property, and communities at risk. Home Fire Sprinkler Week is a national initiative to raise awareness about the life-saving benefits of home fire sprinklers. This year, we invite you to join us in promoting fire safety, busting common myths, and advocating for stronger protection in every home.
FIRE IS FAST - SPRINKLERS ARE FASTER
A house fire can turn deadly in under two minutes. But with fire sprinklers, the story changes—fast.
🔥 How Fast is Fire?
In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can become a major fire.
Within minutes, temperatures in a room can reach 1,100°F—hot enough to melt metal.
Thick, toxic smoke can fill a home and make escape impossible in under 3 minutes.
🚿 How Fast are Fire Sprinklers?
Sprinklers activate automatically when heat from a fire reaches about 135–165°F.
Most home fires are controlled or extinguished by a single sprinkler head—usually within 90 seconds of ignition.
This gives families time to escape, and firefighters a safer environment to work in.
THE COST TO COMMUNITIES WITHOUT FIRE SPRINKLERS
When homes lack fire sprinklers, everyone pays the price—not just those directly affected by a fire. The impact ripples through neighborhoods, economies, and public safety resources.
🔥 Human Costs
Loss of Life: Nearly 3,000 people die in U.S. home fires each year. Most deaths occur in homes without fire sprinklers.
Injuries to Firefighters: Firefighters face greater risks in unprotected homes where fires spread rapidly.
Emotional Trauma: Survivors and communities live with the long-term effects of displacement, loss, and grief.
💰 Economic Costs
Higher Taxpayer Burden: More fire damage = longer firefighting operations, more medical response, and increased recovery costs.
Insurance Payouts: Fires in non-sprinklered homes cost insurers tens of thousands more per claim, leading to higher premiums for everyone.
Disruption of Local Services: Large fires strain fire department resources, impacting response times for other emergencies.
🏚️ Community Consequences
Displacement: Families often lose everything and need temporary housing, sometimes permanently leaving the area.
Property Value Decline: Entire neighborhoods can see lower home values after devastating fires.
Rebuilding Delays: Fires can take months—or years—to recover from, slowing local growth and development.omplicated.
FIRE SPRINKLERS ARE EASY TO LIVE WITH
Many people imagine fire sprinklers as bulky, high-maintenance, or prone to accidental discharge. The truth? They’re simple, safe, and built to blend in.
✅ Built for Everyday Living
Discreet Design: Modern residential sprinklers are small and can be concealed or recessed into ceilings.
One at a Time: Only the sprinkler closest to the fire activates—not the whole system, like in the movies.
No Daily Maintenance: Just an annual check (like your smoke alarm) is all it takes.
🛠️ Easy to Install
In New Homes: Installed alongside plumbing during construction—often at a low added cost.
In Existing Homes: Retrofit options are available and can be tailored to your layout.
💸 Easy on Your Budget
Affordable: Typically costs 1–2% of the total home construction cost.
Lower Insurance Premiums: Many companies offer discounts for homes with sprinklers.
Prevents Major Loss: A single activated sprinkler uses about 90% less water than a firefighter’s hose—and can save thousands in property damage.
PROTECT WHAT YOU VALUE MOST
Your home is more than walls and furniture—it's where your life happens. It holds the people, pets, memories, and moments you care about most.
🔒 Fire Sprinklers Offer Protection That Matters
Your Family: Fire sprinklers give your loved ones the best chance to escape safely.
Your Pets: When you're not home, sprinklers can prevent smoke and heat from becoming deadly for furry family members.
Your Home & Keepsakes: Sprinklers help preserve the irreplaceable—photos, heirlooms, and the home you’ve built.
Installing a home fire sprinkler system is one of the most effective ways to protect everything that truly matters. It's quiet. It's automatic. It's always ready. Because when seconds count, protection shouldn’t be optional. Protect what you value most—with fire sprinklers.
JOIN US - FRIDAY MAY 16th!
Join Red Hawk Fire Protection - Experience the Power of Fire Sprinklers—Live in Action!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Viking SupplyNet, 5530 South 226th Street, Kent, WA
🕤 Time: Educational exhibits open at 9:30 a.m. | Main event begins at 10:00 a.m.
📺 Livestream & More Info: View Here
If you’ve never witnessed a side-by-side fire sprinkler demonstration, this is the event you won’t want to miss!
You are invited to join us at Viking SupplyNet’s brand-new facility in Kent, Washington. Plan to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to explore educational exhibits from our fire safety partners and meet our very own Sprinklerman!
The main program begins at 10:00 a.m., featuring a dynamic lineup of guest speakers, followed by a powerful live side-by-side burn demonstration showcasing the life-saving impact of home fire sprinkler systems.
This event will be live-streamed nationwide—tune in using the link below and be part of this important initiative as we wrap up Home Fire Sprinkler Week.
Featured Speakers:
James Boulanger, Patriot Fire Protection, NFSA Chairman of the Board
Lorraine Carli, HFSC President / NFPA VP of Outreach and Advocacy
Nicole Sanders, Research Amplification Lead, UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
Shane Ray, President, NFSA
Vickie Pritchett, VP of Advocacy & Outreach, NFSA
