Georgia Specification Committee Approved Non-Pressurized Automatic Fire Suppression System
FireGator, a Non-Pressurized Automatic Fire Suppression System, utilizes technology that is already in use by the US Department of Defense and NASA to protect lives and assets. Unlike pressurized systems, FireGator does not require pressure monitoring. There are no hoses to fail, and it does not require the expensive 5-year maintenance that will save the State of Georgia money for years to come.
- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (1888PressRelease) March 02, 2022 - After extensive study and review, The Georgia Spec Committee has approved the use of FireGator Systems for school districts in the State of Georgia. FireGator is a non-pressurized Automatic Fire Suppression System that utilizes up-to-date technology to negate many of the maintenance, installation, and inspection issues that the previously approved AFSS in the state have failed to address.
The State of Georgia recognizes the importance of school bus fire safety by requiring AFSS on all school buses that have a chairlift installed. It can take well-trained staff additional minutes to evacuate children that have a disability or are completely immobile. FireGator's exclusive potassium-based aerosol suppressant will stay suspended in the engine compartment to reduce the risk of reflash. The suppressant is approved by the EPA as safe for human inhalation. This allows additional precious time for evacuation and reduces the risk of long-term respiratory issues.
The design of the system includes a panel on the dash with a Green LED and Manual Activation Switch. The LED allows the driver to see that the system is always operational, even between inspections. The Manual Activation Switch, which is recommended by the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, allows the driver to manually activate the system, if he or she is aware of a fire before the system were to discharge automatically. The NFPA also recommends notification of a potential thermal event due to rising heat. FireGator offers the earliest notification in the industry at 280 degrees with a 113-decibel horn. Then, it discharges at 356 degrees automatically, without any input from the user. The system is even active when the bus is parked with the ignition off. Over the past year alone, there have been many instances overnight that have caused a loss, sometimes up to 3 or 4 buses at time, that was originally suspected to be caused by arson. Upon further investigation, some of these were due to a fire that started in the engine compartment on one of the units and spread. These are just some of the additional advantages that using this technology provides, besides being a more budget-friendly solution for schools.
FireGator has begun partnering with many dealers in the state to provide school districts with the system preinstalled on new bus orders.
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