360 Elementary School

FIRE CASE STUDY

Fire Damage Before 360 Fire and Flood's Services

WHAT

HAPPENED?

A fire on the roof severely damaged the PVC roof membrane and ISOboard insulation, resulting in extensive smoke damage throughout the gym, cafeteria, several classrooms, and hallways.

The firefighting efforts introduced water into the building, which infiltrated multiple electrical panels and affected areas including the gym, cafeteria, music room, and several classrooms.

Challenges

  • Band equipment was left sitting in standing water.
  • With no electrical power due to the ongoing investigation, generators had to be brought in.
  • Our team had to work with speed and precision to ensure the school could open on time without any delays.
  • Securing permits in a timely manner was critical.
  • A truck carrying ceiling tiles broke down in Milwaukee, requiring us to bring in subcontractors to stay on schedule.

Key Metrics

Roof Fire

Nearly
750K Loss

3 weeks to
complete project

What We Did

The first step 360 Fire & Flood took was to extract the water, relocate contents such as band equipment, and perform selective demolition of affected materials. Temporary electrical systems were set up to provide lighting, power equipment, and operate HEPA filtration units. To prevent further damage, a shed roof was built. Next, we conducted a thorough top-to-bottom cleaning of all fire- and water-impacted areas, including the gym, cafeteria, classrooms, and hallways. Finally, we replaced 1,182 ceiling tiles, all completed within just three weeks.

Results

After 3 weeks of continuous work on the school, the building was ready for students and faculty to begin classes as scheduled. The roof was completely fixed, the building was cleaned from top-to-bottom and classrooms were available for use.

What OUR customers say

testimonials

Even during overwhelming circumstances, we are dedicated to providing quick, quality service and support.
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Eric Bronstein

The Scion Group - Chicago, IL
“Our 80,000 residents rely on us at all times, so when we have an incident that needs fast and professional attention, we rely on 360 Fire & Flood. They are our go-to partner for remediation and restoration nationwide. 360 does whatever it takes to get the job done right, and promptly.”

Rich Welch

Plymouth Canton Community Schools
“I would like to say thank you to Christina and the whole 360 team. They have been a great partner with us at Plymouth Canton Community Schools. Christina is always ready to help us at the drop of a hat.”

Mike King

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
“I have worked with 360 on several projects and they are always quick to respond, do a professional job, and make stressful situations much easier to get thru. They always find the best solutions to issues that result in the least interruption to our business. I would highly recommend them for any emergency services you need.”

Bill Rudd

Fitzgerald Public Schools
“We had water damage to a classroom, and 360 was at our building. They took care of the water and even protected the adjoining classrooms so the damage would not spread. They did all of this during the school day with the highest level of professionalism and care for our students, staff, and building. Will definitely recommend them to everyone.”