Getting Fire Safety Messages in the News
Home Fire Sprinklers
When a member of your community is killed in a home fire, it is important to let others know how they can prevent a similar tragedy. As you continue to report on the fire, the U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to remind your audience that many fire deaths and injuries are preventable.
Did you know?
- The combination of working smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers reduces the likelihood of death from fire by more than 80 percent.
- Home fire sprinklers automatically contain a fire, preventing it from spreading.
- The cost of installing sprinklers in a new home is approximately 1 percent of the total cost of the home.
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and more than 20,000 are injured. Many of them might be alive today if they had only had the information they needed to avoid a disaster. The following life-saving information about home fire sprinklers could make a big difference to your audience. By incorporating it in your story now, while the moment is still fresh, you could help save a life.
Consumer Product Recalls
The latest fire-related (only) product recalls and advisories issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
- 13.8V DC Power Supplies (7/2/2008)
- HP 1010 and 1010xi Fax Machines (6/27/2008)
- "Thunder Wolf" Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopter (6/26/2008)
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