First FM Approved Remote-Operated Fire Protection System certified using 6 FM Approvals Standards

Fire Rover, a technology company based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA that utilizes digital thermography to remotely identify and fight fires in high-hazard industrial settings, has successfully completed the testing and certification of their Continuous Suppression System using sections from 6 FM Approvals standards. The 6 standards are:

1. FM 1421 for Fire Protection Monitor Assemblies
2. FM 5511 for Firefighting Nozzles for Use with Hose, Monitor Assemblies, and other Firefighting Equipment
3. FM 3810 for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use
4. FM 3010 for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems
5. FM 3011 for Central Station Service for Fire Alarms and Protective Equipment Supervision
6. FM 3260 for Radiant Energy-Sensing Fire Detectors for Automatic Fire Alarm Signaling

In addition to being the first FM Approved remote-operated fire protection system, the range of FM Approvals standards that Fire Rover’s Continuous Suppression System has been certified to underscores the diverse technology and components that can be found in contemporary property loss prevention solutions.

While FM Approvals has been evaluating traditional loss prevention products for nearly 140 years, our ability to test and certify cutting-edge loss prevention technologies like Fire Rover’s Continuous Suppression System emphasizes our position as a worldwide leader in third-party testing and certification. As property loss threats, and the tactics and technologies that are developed to combat them, evolve – the technical integrity, engineering expertise, and science-based approach FM Approvals takes to product testing and certification is positioned to withstand, and even lead, within this evolution.

 Fire Rover’s FM Approved Continuous Flow Primary System represents a significant advancement in fire safety technology. This monitor/nozzle extinguishing system is remotely monitored, activated and controlled by trained personnel via an offsite central station. Equipped with advanced visual and infrared cameras, the system allows central station operators to verify fire threats, activate suppression and precisely position the discharge stream onto target fires or hotspots. Fire Rover’s system automatically detects fire and alerts the central station. The system utilizes a continuous water supply through either municipal water service or a fire pump system and pre-action/deluge valve assembly. It also incorporates control panels manufactured in Fire Rover's dedicated panel shop, meeting rigorous industrial safety standards essential for mission-critical applications. Applications where this system could be used include trash sorting halls, outdoor yard storage, and other areas where traditional automatic sprinklers may be slow to respond or impractical.

"To advance Fire Rover's mission of mitigating the negative impact of industrial fires, we determined external certification would enhance our product's market acceptance," said Will Schmidt, CEO of Fire Rover. "We strategically chose FM Approvals as our certification partner because its mark validates that Fire Rover systems meet the highest performance standards in real-world fire scenarios. FM Approvals is widely recognized for certification in fire safety, underscoring Fire Rover's commitment to exceptional fire risk management, stringent quality control, superior reliability and continued innovation."

Mike Bodnar, President of Fire Rover, added, "The FM Approvals team promptly recognized the innovative nature of Fire Rover's Continuous Flow Primary System. Its specialists proactively collaborated with our team to develop comprehensive test criteria that integrated multiple FM Approvals standards and established testing protocols. This thorough approach ensured Fire Rover's groundbreaking technology would undergo rigorous validation, ultimately demonstrating its effectiveness as a proven alternative to conventional fire suppression systems."

As part of FM Approvals testing and certification process, products are evaluated to understand their performance under applicable real-life perils including fire, flood, wind, seismic activity, and other emerging threats. Products that meet the requirements of our loss prevention standards are certified and bear the FM APPROVED mark.

FM Approvals is recognized and respected worldwide with accreditations from more than 30 domestic and international organizations. The 60,000+ FM Approved products listed in the Approval Guide and 1.1M+ FM Approved roofing assemblies listed in RoofNav are produced by manufacturers based in more than 70 countries. If your organization manufactures or is in search of loss prevention products, access the Approval Guide and RoofNav or contact Dana Ploof (FM Approvals, Business Development Engineer – Americas) at dana.ploof@fmapprovals.com.