SFD Media Release - For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002

ISSUING OFFICER: Lisa Jones/Fire Marshal
DATE OF INCIDENT: 10/4/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 W. Riverside Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: Spokane Fire Department invites the media and the public to view a live fire demonstration that will dramatically compare the survival difference between a sprinklered and non-sprinklered room. This demonstration will begin at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, October 6 on the Gonzaga University campus at 1107 N. Hamilton St. (the northwest corner of Desmet Ave. and Hamilton.)

The demonstration will illustrate the rapid spread of a typical home fire as well as the reduction in fire loss whenever sprinklers are part of the fire safety system. Over 80% of all fire deaths in the U.S. occur where we feel the safest, in our homes.

Representatives from the American Red Cross Inland NW Chapter and Gonzaga University will participate as recognized community partners with Spokane Fire Department in this sprinkler demonstration and commemoration of National Fire Prevention Week 2010.

PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
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FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given

For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com

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