West Midlands Fire Service Sprinkler Activations January-April 2025

West Midlands

Introduction Six incidents have been reported by West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) where sprinklers were present, having an impact for the above-mentioned period. Raising awareness of how the destructive effects of fire can be mitigated, and in most cases, be prevented through the enhanced use...

West Midlands, Tall Building Residential Duplex Sprinkler Activation

West Midlands

West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS) have reported the following sprinkler save following a fire within a high-rise residential purpose-built block of flats involving a duplex maisonette. Background A duplex maisonette is an apartment having rooms on two floors connected by an internal staircase found...