The Importance Of Fire Safety And Fire Prevention

Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Injuries due to fireworks Around 40% of children that are injured during home fires are under the age of fifteen. 70% 40% that occur between 37% of fires initiated by lighters and matches are caused by juveniles between the ages of 10 to 17 years. Top 3 days when campfire incidents are the highest. June 20 - July 20. Memorial Day Labor Day July 4th Fire Death Rate Trends Home fires kill at least one child every day. 13.5 Number of fire deaths have decreased in the 11.1 past few years. 13.3 Around 293 children and 13.2 12.0 infants are injured each day due to home fires or burns. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Cooking accounts as the leading cause of all residential fires and injuries. For old aged people the increase in residential fire risks can be three times greater! Tips for Safety and Prevention Install smoke detectors in Ensure all loose wires and power chords are secured. Ensure no lit candles are left unattended. every room.