Greenwood-Slidell Volunteer Fire Department

P. O. BOX 153

Slidell TX 76267

940-466-9634

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Fire Safety Facts

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  • 65% of reported home fire deaths in 2000-2004 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
  • In 2006, there were 1,642,500 fires in the US, resulting in 3,245 deaths, 16,400 injuries, and over $11 million in losses?
  • Electric ranges or stoves have a higher risk of fires, deaths, injuries and property damage, compared to gas ranges or stoves.
  • Cooking fires are the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries.
  • Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.
  • (From the National Fire Prevention Association)

We want to thank the Decatur Fire Department for presenting a play about Fire Safety for Slidell school children.