Fire Sprinklers Archives

#11 – Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition – Industry Leader Spotlight

February 3, 2025February 19, 2013

Learn about the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition and all the great work they do promoting the residential fire sprinkler industry.

#10 – How a Fire Sprinkler Works: Thermal Sensitivity

February 3, 2025February 14, 2013

Contrary to what Hollywood movies portray, fire sprinkler systems don’t usually deploy numerous sprinklers at once. QRFS reveals how simple but effective thermal triggers hold individual sprinklers closed until they are activated by heat.

A Globe fire sprinkler hanging from a ceiling

#9 – Top 5 Fire Sprinkler Success Stories: January & February 2013

February 3, 2025February 12, 2013

What’s a two-alarm fire? What happens when toddlers, matches, and a Saturday morning combine? Find out with QRFS’s series of fire sprinkler success stories.

#6 – Uncommon Fire Sprinkler System Malfunctions

February 3, 2025January 31, 2013

A look at the most common, yet extremely rare, fire sprinkler system malfunctions and how the industry has responded.

#4 – Fire Sprinklers: Offsetting the dangers of lightweight construction

February 3, 2025January 23, 2013

Lightweight construction has been the leading cause of death for homeowners and firefighters since the 1960’s. Learn how fire sprinklers can help protect your family and firefighters.

#3 – Should my home have fire sprinklers? Here is a compelling argument

February 3, 2025January 19, 2013

This blog examines the devastating effects of a recent fire in Maryland and the life-saving technology that could have helped prevent it.

Diagram of the difference between quick response and standard response fire sprinklers

#1 – Quick Response vs Standard Response Sprinklers: The Differences

February 3, 2025January 14, 2013

Standard response and quick response fire sprinklers both deliver life and property-saving fire protection. So, what’s the difference? Their mission. Learn more by reading the Standard Response vs Quick Response blog.