No security review is complete without a thorough review of the home and the creation of a fire escape plan. Consider these facts about fires in the United States:
			Nearly 80% of all fire fatalities occur in the home.  Of those approximately 80% occur in single-family homes and duplexes. Source: NFIRS, NFPA study 75% of child fire deaths occur in places with non-working smoke detectors Source:  FEMA Approximately 50% of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke detectors. Source: Ahrens 2001b
		Where do fires occur most? Kitchen Bedroom Living Room/Den Chimney Laundry Area 25.5% 13.7% 8.6% 8.2% 5.0%   Source: FEMA
				When it comes to fire, preparation and practice can save lives. Create an evacuation plan, teach your children, and practice. Put fire extinguishers in the kitchen, garage, basement, AND the master bedroom, so you can get to them quickly. Consider adding smoke/heat detectors to the security system plan. Visit  Security Links for more on fire safety.

Facts about Fire