Wise up to Fire - School Sprinkler Campaign

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"I believe the case for sprinklers is stronger now than at any time. It is a worrying fact that schools are still experiencing fires at an alarming rate. Year on year, when the statistics are published for major fires, educational establishments are always at the top of the list."

Tom Carroll QFSM MIFireE, President, Chief Fire Officers Association

6 November 2007
New research shows devastating impact of school fires
Every year there are between 1,400 and 1,800 fires in our primary and secondary schools,

March 2007
Wise up to fire campaign update
The Wise up to Fire campaign culminated in February 2007 when Jim Knight, Minister for Schools announced...

17 July 2006
Campaign launched to protect schools from fire
As the summer holidays approach, a campaign to ensure that more schools are protected from fire has been launched this week.

28 June 2006
Wise up to Fire is launched
Each week there are over 40 fires in schools causing annual costs of up to £100 million.