Did you know that 98% of the accidents that firefighters respond to could have been prevented?
The Top 10 Household Accidents Include:
- Stairs, Ramps and Uneven Surfaces
- Beds, Pillows and Mattresses
- Furniture and Tables
- Bathroom Fixtures
- Doors
- Pools and Bodies of Water
- Desks, Cabinets and Shelves
- Cans and Containers
- Clothing
- Ladders and Stools
Where Fires Occur:
- Kitchen (25.5%)
- Bedroom (13.7%)
- Living Room (8.6%)
- Chimney (8.2%)
- Laundry Area (5%)
Fires Occur Every 90 Seconds in America!
- A fire related death occurs every 2.5 hours
- Fires are life threatening in just 2 minutes
- A house may be fully engulfed in 5 minutes
- Heat & smoke are more deadly than flames
- Under age 5 & over 65 have greatest risk of death
- 4,000+ killed, 25,000+ injured, 100+ Firefighters killed annually
- Children under 10 account for 22.2% of fire related deaths
In addition to the aforementioned accident areas, Home Hazard Prevention also helps educate you in the privacy of your own home on Fire Safety, Escape Planning, Smoke Detectors, Common Hazardous Situations, Car Seat Education, and CPR/First Aid. We even leave you a brand new, commercial grade portable fire extinguisher, complete with training, to further keep your family safe. A reasonable one time fee can give you a lifetime of safety procedures; knowing that your house was inspected by professional firefighters who offer real world expertise in accident avoidance.
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