Title
APi Group Life Safety USA LLC Portable Fire Riser Assembly Donation (Ordinance S-52896) - Citywide
Description
Request to accept the donation of a portable fire riser assembly from APi Group Life Safety USA LLC (dba: Western States Fire Protection) for Fire Prevention training.
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Summary
APi Group Life Safety USA LLC (dba: Western States Fire Protection) will donate a portable fire riser assembly valued at $2,850 to the Phoenix Fire Department Fire Prevention Section. A fire riser is a critical component of a building’s fire sprinkler system, serving as the central connection between the water supply and the sprinkler piping network. Typically configured as a vertical assembly, it includes control valves, pressure gauges, alarm devices, and test connections that regulate, monitor, and activate water flow during a fire. When a sprinkler head activates, water flows through the riser, where system flow is controlled and alarms can be triggered, making it the operational “heart” of the system.
The portable riser assembly will serve as a hands-on training prop to help Deputy Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors, and new personnel develop practical skills with fire sprinkler systems. It enables staff to physically interact with riser components in a controlled environment, improving understanding of system configuration, inspection techniques, common deficiencies, and code interpretation. This real-world application enhances consistency, technical competency, and confidence before field deployment and supports standardized training across the Fire Prevention Section. Training with this prop will strengthen the Department’s training capabilities, reduce reliance on external resources, and improve the overall quality and professionalism of fire prevention inspections, benefiting both departmental operations and the community.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City of Phoenix.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.