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Fire and Life Safety

President, Harry S. Truman, 1947:

"The serious losses in life and property resulting annually from fires causes me deep concern.  I am sure that such unnecessary waste can be reduced.  The substantial progress made in the science of fire prevention and fire protection in the country during the past forty years convinces me that the means are available for limiting this unnecessary destruction."

U.S. Facts for 2005

• Every 20 seconds, a fire department responded to a fire somewhere in the United States.*
• Fire Department responded to 1,602,000 fires. These include 511,000 structure fires, 290,000 vehicle fires, and 801,000 outside and other type fires. Resulting in $10.7 billion in property damage.*
• In 2005, there were 3,675 civilian fire deaths.*
• In 2005, home fires caused 3,105 civilian deaths.*
• Nationwide, there was a civilian fire injury every 29 minutes.
• There were an estimated 17,925 civilian fire injuries, of which 15,325 occurred in homes.*
• Tennessee ranks # 3 in the nation in fire deaths.**

* Information from National Fire Protection Association

**Information from State of United Stated Fire Administration/Department of Homeland Security 2006