Slinger, WI – [October 6, 2025] – Fire Suppression Solutions announced a successful deployment of the Fire Suppression Tool (FST) by the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived first to a fire on County Road D and used the throw-in device to slow exterior flames threatening a nearby residence until fire crews reached the scene.
“When I arrived I observed a wooden structure at the property partially engulfed in flames that stemmed from an electric box on the structure’s exterior. With limited options and to preserve the main house from also catching fire, deputies on scene utilized the fire suppression device to buy enough time for the fire department to arrive on scene, said Deputy Darnell Price (#103), Rusk County Sheriff’s Office. “If it had not been for the device there would have undoubtedly been further destruction caused by the spread of the fire to the main house and other adjacent structures and property.”
The Portable FST is a non-pressurized, manually activated tool designed for fast, standoff use—pull the pins and throw it in. It releases an aerosol that fills the space and suppresses flames, helping to drive down heat and hold a fire in check. The FST is non-conductive and non-corrosive, making it suitable around energized equipment and sensitive environments. With a long service life and simple operation, agencies stage it in vehicles, stations, and public facilities to create crucial time for incoming crews.
Thanks to a partnership between Fire Suppression Solutions and the generous Wisconsin Masonry Foundation, Fire Suppression Tools are donated free of charge to Wisconsin State Patrol and departments across the state.
“This incident is a reminder that preparedness isn’t just equipment on a shelf—it’s tools staged where people can grab them fast and use them with confidence,” said Amy Scheu, CEO of Fire Suppression Solutions. “It’s exactly the gap a throw-in tool is meant to close, the moments before the engine is on scene.”
For more information about Fire Suppression Solutions’ products and services, visit www.firess.us or contact Fire Suppression Solutions at 262-777-8700.
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