European Fire Sprinkler Network

The EFSN is a coalition across the fire safety, political and other relevant communities which encourages the greater use of fire sprinklers to save lives and protect property and the environment.

Each year fire is estimated to kill over 4,000 Europeans and injure 100,000 more. It also severely damages local environments and is estimated to cost economies 1% of GDP. Yet it need not be so. Where cities have widely installed fire sprinklers, fire deaths have been almost eliminated and injuries and property damage reduced by over 80%. Many fire safety experts are now therefore convinced that the widespread fitting of fire sprinklers is the most efficient way to reduce our current fire losses.

The European Fire Sprinkler Network collects and distributes accurate information about fire losses and fire sprinklers, and connects and supports those across Europe who believe that fitting fire sprinklers is essential to help Europe save itself from fire.

As a not-for-profit organisation for the public good, the Network welcomes members from many different backgrounds with a common interest in better fire protection. We need your membership to add weight to our message, and we need your support to develop our activities. Please download our application form and join today!

The 8th International Fire Sprinkler Conference - A Huge Success !

Despite the Icelandic volcano the conference went ahead as planned and was a huge success. 80% of delegates managed to get to Brussels. Some came by boat, others drove overnight. Those speakers unable to fly in gave their presentations and took questions by telephone, which worked very well. Delegates heard the latest news about sprinkler-related legislative initiatives; future developments in standards; and water-based systems research. They also learned about new products and technologies from the exhibitors at the highly successful networking event. Some stayed to round off the conference in style with a gala dinner at the elegant Château Sainte-Anne. All were very complimentary and are looking forward to the next conference in Paris in 2012!