HIGH TECH SAFETY
The U.S. has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world. About 5,000 people die every year in this country as the result of fire, and another 28,000 are injured.
About 100 firefighters are killed annually in duty-related incidents. Each year, fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined. Fire is the third leading cause of accidental death in the home; at least 80 percent of all fire deaths occur in residences.
More than 2 million fires are reported each year. Many others go unreported, causing additional injuries and property loss. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $9.4 billion annually.
