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21st Apr 10
TBinkoskiNo Smoking Policies can be seen everywhere nowadays from public places, restaurants, bars, workplaces but do you ever stop and think of your own personal smoking habits? Smoking paraphernalia is the number one cause of fire deaths in the US. Here are a few facts from the NFPA regarding smoking statistics in a private home.
- Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. Roughly one of every four fire deaths in 2007 was attributed to smoking materials.
- In 2007, there were an estimated 140,700 smoking-material fires in the United States. These fires caused 720 civilian deaths and 1,580 civilian injuries.
- More fatal smoking-material fires start in bedrooms then in living rooms, family rooms and dens.
- Older adults are at the highest risk of death or injury from smoking-material fires even though they are less likely to smoke than younger adults.
- The most common items first ignited in home smoking-material fire deaths were upholstered furniture, mattresses and bedding.
Are you practicing the best techniques for you and your family? Bring some of your knowledge of no smoking policies to protect yourself, family and home. Watch NFPA’s Lisa Braxton no smoking safety tips video for additional safe practices!
