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Multiple Firefighter Injuries in Recent Apartment Fires Point to Need for Fire Sprinklers

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

On April 7th, four firefighters were injured while fighting a three-alarm fire at a West Windsor, New Jersey apartment complex.

Key Points: 
  • On April 7th, four firefighters were injured while fighting a three-alarm fire at a West Windsor, New Jersey apartment complex.
  • According to the National Fire Protection Association, firefighters are 11 times more likely to be injured in structure fires than in non-structure fires.
  • President Ray believes there is an apartment saved nearly every day across America because of fire sprinklers and firefighters.
  • These fires underscore the importance of the work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and their Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.