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Volume 14 Immediately after fire there were indications from opponents that they would be willing to entertain the idea. The National Fire Sprinkler Associa- tion is in full support of working with all stakeholders in improving fire and life safety especially in high-rise buildings. The Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 1481) as introduced in Congress would give incentives for owners to retrofit older buildings by allowing in- creased depreciation on their taxes. As the 115th Congress takes up this issue, with tax reform on the table as well, there will be sev- eral excuses removed as to why we don’t protect residents from fires in this modern time. (Learn More, courtesy of The National Fire Sprinkler Asso- ciation and YouTube) Let’s all work together to support fire professionals. As we all know, there is no price that can be placed on a life or the trauma of the experience of this type of event! We are secure in the knowl- Would you like to advertise in our next digital magazine addition? Contact our lead Ad rep at [email protected] or call 646.450.6027 July 2017 Edition edge that the families and friends of the victims and survivors of high-rise fires would agree. Ryan Alles, President of High Rise Escape Sys- tems suggests another option, which has widely utilized by U.S. Military and other government agencies. The Guardian Escape System is a simple, reli- able and inexpensive solutions for self-evacua- tion and rescue so that people can truly plan two ways out. According to Ryan, “In these times it is irrespon- sible to believe that in times of danger emergency services will be obtainable, timely and equipped to provide rescue from multi-story buildings.” Ninety-nine percent of the world’s fire ladder trucks cannot reach above the 7th floor. (High Rise Escape has been featured in a Discovery Chan- nel 9/11 Anniversary Special. Courtesy of the company and YouTube) Step by Step – How it Works