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Mayor, council proclaim May 11–17 National Home Fire Sprinkler Week; fire chief urges awareness
Summary
The council proclaimed May 11–17, 2025 as National Home Fire Sprinkler Week; Fire Chief Jenkins discussed the national cost estimates for residential sprinkler systems and encouraged residents to consider sprinklers in new construction.
The mayor and council proclaimed May 11–17, 2025 as National Home Fire Sprinkler Week and thanked the fire department for outreach planned during Mayfest.
Chief Jenkins told the council that residential sprinkler systems are more affordable in new construction, citing a national average estimate of about $1.30 per square foot for new homes and a typical total installation estimate in the $2,000–$6,000 range; he said retrofitting an existing home can cost roughly twice that amount. "It's really pennies on the dollar if you're looking at it for an investment for a new house," the chief said, urging awareness and smoke-alarm planning alongside sprinklers.
The proclamation highlights the department's planned Mayfest activities and public information efforts to increase community awareness of fire-safety measures.
