Safe Kids Fire - Fire Safety

Fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-14 years. Each year, approximately 488 children die and 116,600 are injured from a fire/burn incident.

But there are time-tested ways to prevent fire-related injuries. Simply installing smoke alarms on every level of your home and in every sleeping area, for instance, cuts the chances of dying in a home fire in half. Keeping matches, lighters and other heat sources out of children's reach can help eliminate child-play fires – the leading cause of fire-related death for children 5 and under.

Preparation and education are key elements of preventing fire tragedies. Planning and practicing a fire escape route with your family, and talking to your children about what to expect in a fire, are simple steps anyone can take. A prepared child is more likely to escape unharmed.

Safe Kids Springfield partners with local fire departments to provide and install smoke detectors for residents in the coverage area. Contact your local fire department to see if they are participating in this program.

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