Sprinkler Demonstration

The Brockton Fire Department held a demonstration on the effectiveness of sprinklers in residential homes. Both structures are built the same, have the identical fire load. The first burn was not equipped with sprinklers. From the time the fire was started until "flashover" occurred was 1 minute and 55 seconds. The room was completely involved and if anyone was in it they would not have survived. The 2nd room was equipped with sprinklers. This time the fire was out within 50 seconds and occupants could have survived the fire.