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Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Tacoma firefighters attack eight fires since Tuesday evening

Crews have been running from scene to scene overnight, with two fires in just the past couple of hours after multiple Tuesday night, which are now considered suspicious. Now the ATF is on the way to help police investigate. The latest started after 2 a.m. in the 4600 block of N. Gove St. at a single-family home.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Jan 26, 2022

New COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.2 cases found in Washington state

VIDEO: A subvariant of the COVID-19 omicron variant was detected in two cases in Washington State earlier this month. BA.2 is a descendent of omicron, according to information from the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, co-director of the University of Washington Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness and an infectious disease expert, said there are a number of sub-variants with COVID and it's natural for any virus to mutate.
- PUB DATE: 1/26/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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Posted: Jan 26, 2022

Industry-First UL Certified Tyco® LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler Uses Unique Polymeric Material for Residential Fire Protection

  • First sprinkler of its kind to be certified to ANSI/UL199, Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service by UL
  • Polymeric material resists corrosion and heat for dependable fire protection
  • More cost effective than traditional brass residential sprinklers

MILWAUKEE – (January 25, 2022) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launches the Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler. The concealed pendent sprinkler is manufactured with a polymeric material that carries anti-heat and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for long-lasting dependable fire protection in residential occupancies. It is the first fire sprinkler to be certified to ANSI/UL 199, the Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service, specific to the use of polymer-based materials, by UL.

“The Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler marks a milestone in residential fire protection as the first innovation of its kind to be certified to ANSI/UL 199,” said Kerry Bell, principal engineer at UL. “We were excited to work with Johnson Controls to evaluate this innovative residential sprinkler that includes polymeric construction materials. Authorities, contractors, specifiers, homeowners and others can be confident that this new sprinkler, bearing the UL Mark, has demonstrated compliance with the requirements of ANSI/UL 199.”

The Tyco LFII 4.9K Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler is intended for use in wet pipe residential sprinkler systems for one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes per NFPA 13D. It is also certified to NSF 372 and NSF 61 to ensure compatibility with safe drinking water and lead-free plumbing requirements.

“Our customers consistently demand value, innovation and improved performance. This lead-free sprinkler delivers performance beyond a brass sprinkler, reduces installation costs and meets stringent building codes. We are excited to offer this valuable addition to our product line up,” said Anna Khanova, global VP product management, Johnson Controls.

The Tyco Series LFII 4.9K Lead-Free for 13D Concealed Pendent Sprinkler is available in both ordinary 155°F (68°C) and intermediate 200°F (93°C) temperature configurations. The sprinkler and cover plate assembly allows for adjustment up to 3/4-inch, which provides additional flexibility with residential installations.

The Tyco Series LFII 4.9K Lead-Free for 13D Concealed Pendent Sprinkler complements a full line of Johnson Controls fire suppression products. Together, they help serve the company’s mission of reimagining building performance to support healthy people, healthy places and a healthy planet.

Visit www.tyco-fire.com to learn more.

About Johnson Controls:

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering, OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry. For more information, visit Read more

Posted: Jan 25, 2022

Atlantic Beach (NC) Fire Department Almost Set for New Station

Construction of the new Atlantic Beach (NC) Public Safety and Administration Complex is in its final stages, and the Atlantic Beach Fire Department is preparing to soon move into its new facility.

The demolition of the current fire station is scheduled for January 31. Once razed, the finishing touches can be applied to the new complex.

In addition, the department was notified that it has achieved a level 3 ISO rating.

“Thanks to constant training, and support from our Mayor and Town Council, the ABFD is one of 121 departments in the state with a level 3 rating!” the town writes on its website. “Not only does this mean our citizens and homes are safer, but a lower ISO rating also translates to lower homeowner insurance premiums!”

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Posted: Jan 25, 2022

Clare (MI) Fire Apparatus Hit; Driver Ticketed

Everyone involved avoided injury, but it could have been much worse when a woman crashed into a Clare (MI) fire apparatus.

At the time, firefighters were responding to a car that slid off the highway on northbound 127 just after 2 p.m., a report in themorningsun.com says.

The accident caused damage to the front of the 30-year-old woman’s car and the rear of the fire truck, which had its emergency lights activated, the report says.

The Farwell woman was ticketed for driving too fast.

“We now have a fire truck that will be out of service for possibly months,” a department Facebook post reads.

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