Fire prevention

Research shows that the chances of dying in a fire are cut in half when smoke detectors are present.

[2] Generally taught more to adults (particularly homeowners), a core part of fire prevention outreach involves encouraging people to ensure that they have an adequate number of smoke detectors installed in their home and how to maintain them.

The frozen area may be isolated and near an opening or uninsulated portion of the building which could be enough to put the whole system out of service.Much of fire prevention education also involves advice on how to reduce false alarms.

In addition, firefighters responding to calls in fire engines are at increased risk of traffic collisions when driving under emergency conditions.

In 2008 the state of New York found that 18% of firefighter deaths in the line of duty had occurred whilst responding to calls.

[3] Stop, drop and roll is often taught as part of fire protection education efforts as it is both a simple technique and an effective way of extinguishing burning clothing.

Elderly people are considered by the United States Fire Administration those to be the ages of 65 and older and those that have mental and physical impairments and may rely heavily on medical supplements to get through their everyday lives.

Firefighters that are responding to an emergency in the home of hoarders may not be able to get to the occupants as quickly because they are obstructed from entering the building.

Approximately 500 smokers as well as nonsmokers are killed in fires that start because of improperly discarded cigarettes and ashes.

Most fires that involve smoking start inside the home, when a smoker does not properly dispose of their ashes or cigarette butts, they can fall into things such as couches and chairs which quickly ignite.

Fire departments may visit schools, hang banners, give firehouse tours or hold open houses.

Having been started in 1922 and continued every year from then on, the observance of Fire Prevention Week is considered the longest running public health celebration in the United States.