Fire Safety Media Resources

Fires are responsible for more than 3,000 deaths annually in the United States, on average. They are also responsible for thousands of injuries and billions of dollars in property damage. Yet, according to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or working smoke alarms (the latter primarily due to missing or dead batteries).  About Fire Prevention

If you’re working on a story about a specific state or city, please note the Smoke Alarm Laws link that provides up-to-date information about smoke alarm laws in each state and city, should such laws exist. Also please check out the resources that help homeowners understand where smoke alarms should be placed throughout the home. You can also learn more about newer model smoke alarms that offer 10-year protection without the need for battery replacement.