Webinar 2

Webinar

Focus on water-based fire suppression in data centers

April 30, 2025

Webinar 2

Protecting Assets - Comprehensive Water-Based Fire Suppression Solutions for Data Centers

April 30, 2025
10-11AM EDT [3-4PM BST | 4-5PM CEST]

The second webinar in this series will focus on water-based solutions for fire protection in Data Centers. Traditional preaction sprinkler systems and advanced water mist systems are two key fire suppression methods used in data centers.

Sprinkler systems provide broad water coverage and are typically used as a last resort to control large fires. Preaction systems mitigate the risk of accidental water discharge on sensitive equipment. Water mist systems use fine water droplets to suppress fires effectively while minimizing water damage to sensitive electronics.

We will compare these systems, highlighting their benefits, challenges, and best practices for integrating them into a comprehensive fire protection strategy for data centers.

Learning Objectives:

Understand Fire Risks and Suppression Methods – Identify common fire hazards in data centers and explain how preaction sprinkler and water mist systems function to mitigate these risks
Compare System Advantages and Limitations – Evaluate the differences between traditional preaction sprinkler systems and water mist systems in terms of effectiveness, water usage, and impact on IT equipment
Implement Best Practices for Fire Protection – Learn how to select and integrate an optimal fire suppression system that balances safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to data center operations

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Melisa Rodriguez | Vertical Business Development Leader for Storage

Melisa Rodriguez is the Vertical Business Development Leader for Storage with Johnson Controls. She is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer with 20 years of experience in the industry and has held various roles including Project Manager, Designer, Lead Fire Protection Engineer, and Senior Business Development Manager. She is also NICET certified Level IV in Water Based Systems Layout. She earned her Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and MBA from the University of Minnesota located in Minneapolis, MN. Melisa serves as Chair on the MN board of licensure (AELSLAGID). Melisa is also Vice-Chair of the MN Governor’s Council for Fire Prevention and Control, a principal member of NFPA 14 and 88A Technical Committee, NFSA Future Leadership Committee Vice-Chair, SFPE Virtual Learning Subcommittee Chair, and President of the MN Chapter Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Dirk Laibach | Global Senior Product Manager

Dirk Laibach has over 30 years of varied global experience in the fire suppression and detection industry, including 23 years in Water Mist. He has held positions of increasing responsibility with Siemens, KIDDE , FOGTEC Fire Protection, Marioff and currently as Global Senior Product Manager for Water Mist at Johnson Controls. Dirk holds a degree in electrical engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Germany, and is a VdS-certified engineer for Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems.

Through his involvement and membership in a number of trade associations, codes and standards organizations (CEN) and approval authorities (like VdS, FM) in Europe and the USA. He also has extensive relationships within the industry and AHJ bodies. He is a board member of the International Watermist Association (IWMA).