FIRE PREVENTION

Each year, more then 4,000 American die in fires, more than 25,000 are injured in fires, and more than 100 firefighters are killed while on duty.  Eighty-three percent of all civilian fire deaths occur in residences.  Cooking is the third leading cause of fire deaths and the leading cause of injury among people ages 65 and older.

Direct losses due to fires are estimated at nearly $8.6 billion annually. Intentionally set structure fires result in an estimated $664 million in property damage. Many fires can be avoided. In order to protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire.