Why is fire safety so important? Here are some startling statistics from NFPA:
- Unlike natural disasters, fires can be prevented.
- Every 23 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire; every 66 seconds, a fire occurs in a structure; and every 87 seconds, a residential fire strikes.
- A fire claims a civilian life every 175 minutes and results in a civilian injury every 31 minutes.
- 63 percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
“Electrical failure or malfunction is a leading cause of home fires year after year. ESFI president Brett Brenner warns. “The best way to prepare for and ideally prevent electrical fires is to be knowledgeable and aware, and Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to learn about both fire and electrical safety.
Fires happen every day, and the toll they take on our lives is boundless. Therefore, it is incredibly important to arm yourself and your loved ones with tools and knowledge to prevent them.
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