A tragic reminder of why fire protection matters.
The fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, MA on July 13, 2025 — where nine residents sadly lost their lives — is heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.
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This tragedy underscores the importance of having effective fire and smoke containment systems in place—especially in facilities that serve vulnerable populations.
Won-Door offers a powerful solution with fire-rated accordion doors, which provide critical compartmentalization without compromising space, mobility, or aesthetics.
🔥 Why architects, facility managers and building owners choose Won-Door:
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- Rated up to 3 hours for fire protection
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- Automatically deploys during an alarm
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- Can also serve as an access control solution – compartmentalize and secure a building in seconds with high-speed options
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- Helps create smoke-tight zones for safer evacuation
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- Ideal for long corridors, resident wings, and open spaces
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- Compliant with NFPA and IBC and evaluated by ICC-ES
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- Design versatility: Widths as long as a football field and heights 5X’s a standard swing door
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- Cost effective: Reduce sprinklers, HVAC systems and fire rated glass and simultaneously meet fire and security needs with one product
From pre-design to installation and beyond, our District Sales Managers in the U.S., Canada, and internationally are ready to help you plan for safer outcomes in emergencies.
The right fire protection system isn’t just code—it’s a commitment to life safety.
Guest Blogger: Krista Rivers, Door Services Corporation
