NFPA Studies Lack of Working Smoke Alarms

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Full Report

Fire Loss in the United States during 2010

Michael J. Karter, Jr.

September 2011

Key findings of the report include:

•The death rate per 100 reported fires was twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm as it was in home fires with smoke alarm protection.

•Out of all home fire deaths, 38 percent resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present.

•Hardwired smoke alarms are more reliable than those powered solely by batteries.

From: Firehouse.com

Full Report

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Always an interesting read...

Edited October 28, 2011 by JM15