UNION GROVE, WI — July 19, 2024 – Fire Suppression Solutions commends the heroic actions of Racine County sheriff’s deputies and Union Grove firefighters in the recent apartment fire on Friday, June 21, and recognizes the vital role of the donated Fire Suppression Tool v4 in minimizing damage.
The fire broke out near Main Street and 18th Avenue around 6:30 a.m., with smoke billowing from a second-story window. Deputies were first on the scene and began evacuating the building. When they received no response from the apartment where the fire seemed to have originated, one deputy used a sledgehammer to gain entry while the other entered the smoke-filled unit. Body camera footage captured the intense smoke and active flames inside the apartment.
Thanks to the Union Grove Masonic Temple’s donation of the Fire Suppression Tool v4 in October 2022, deputies were able to contain the fire primarily to the affected apartment. According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), the v4 releases an aerosol capable of filling a space of up to 5,300 cubic feet within eight seconds of activation, suppressing flames by interrupting the bond between heat and oxygen molecules.
“The Fire Suppression Tool v4 can reduce the temperature in a structure significantly (up to 1,000 degrees) and can prevent back-drafts without removing any oxygen from potential victims,” the release reads.
When the fire extinguishers in their squad proved ineffective, the deputies deployed the v4, significantly reducing the flames. One deputy continued to evacuate the building while firefighters arrived to knock down and extinguish the fire. No one was home in Apartment 205, and a resident from a neighboring unit was treated for smoke inhalation.
“We are incredibly grateful for the bravery and quick response of the Racine County sheriff’s deputies and Union Grove firefighters,” said Richard Cohn of Fire Suppression Solutions. “Their actions, combined with the effectiveness of the Fire Suppression Tool v4, undoubtedly saved lives and minimized property damage. This incident highlights the critical importance of innovative fire suppression technology and community preparedness.”
Fire Suppression Solutions is proud to support and work alongside such dedicated first responders. As the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions, we remain committed to enhancing fire safety and providing innovative solutions to protect lives and property.
For more information about the Fire Suppression Tool (FST) and other fire safety solutions offered by Fire Suppression Solutions LLC, please contact our team at (262) 777- 8700 or [email protected].
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