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Home fires cause fatalities: that’s why every home alarm system should include fire monitoring for smoke and heat – at no additional monthly charge. The best alarm companies recommend this critical life safety service to all their customers. And a recent report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) tells us why fire monitoring is so important.
A recent survey conducted by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers found that Americans misjudge fire risks. The survey revealed that "70% of Americans feel safer from fire at home than in a commercial high-rise building.” It is truly ironic that where people feel safest, in their homes, is where the majority of fire deaths occur. Consider this; US fire departments responded to an estimated 362,500 home structure fires in 2009.
More Statistics
These fires referenced above caused:
Home Fire Statistics – Recent Report Says US Homeowners Underestimate the Danger

By:
Peter M. Rogers
|March 23, 2011
- 2,565 civilian fire deaths
- 12,600 civilian fire injuries
- $7.6 billion in direct damage
- Roughly 85% of all civilian fire deaths in 2009 resulted from home structure fires.
- Nationwide, once every three hours someone is fatally injured in a home fire.
- For starters, remember that the smoke detectors in your home are most likely NOT monitored: they are essentially “noisemakers” required by code, or put in place because they are better than nothing.
- Read my prior post on the benefits of fire monitoring – and don’t forget the part about the additional homeowner insurance discount.
- Then look into the equipment, like FrontPoint’s wireless smoke and heat sensor. At only $64.99 per sensor, and no additional monthly charge, this is one of the best values you can find in home security.