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TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM - In 2007, the US had over 1.5 million fires that could have been prevented. As a result 2,895 people died in residential fires, 14,000 were injured, and property damage/loss was $7,546,000,000.00. While 96% of all homes have smoke detectors, a 2001 - 2004 study found that detectors were present in only 60% of residences where lives were lost in a fire. When detectors were present in fatal fires, only 39% of them worked properly. This means that operational smoke detectors were present in only 23% of fatal fires. Know the differences between Ionization and Photoelectric smoke detectors. Test your smoke alarm today!
Posted on September 1st, 2010 by Guest
Enjoy your patio fire pit...carefully.
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are becoming an important feature of many residential back yards. They are relatively inexpensive and provide ambiance and relaxation during a cool evening. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, they can be as simple as...
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FINDING IT. INNER STRENGTH.
Posted on August 17th, 2010 by admin
Fires consumes millions of dollars of property each year in the United States. These fires kill more than 5,000 people with 1,100 of them being children. Countless numbers, including firefighters, are injured in fires and struggle with painful burn injuries. The saddest fact of all is that it ca...
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COME ON. IT WON'T HAPPEN TO ME.
Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Guest
It’s probably the most useful invention of man; however, it also causes the most destruction when it is out of control. Fire destroys not just lives, but livelihoods as well – it takes your home, your belongings and everything else in its path. However, you must remember that it is important to ...
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