Programs for the Prevention of Fire Related Injuries Mark Jackson, R.E.H.S. Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention.

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Programs for the Prevention of Fire Related Injuries Mark Jackson, R.E.H.S. Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention National Center for Injury Prevention and Control/CDC

Scope of the Problem Fires and burns are the sixth leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. In 2000, about 85% of all fire deaths occurred in homes. In 2000 approximately 380,000 residential fires killed nearly 3,500 people.

CDC’s Role in Fire Prevention Epidemiologic expertise Research Community-based programs Partnerships Convening collaborators

CDC Accomplishments in Fire Injury Prevention Research to develop long-lasting lithium battery powered smoke alarms Research on installation vs. vouchers/ give-aways

Remembering When: A Fire & Falls Prevention Program for Older Adults Five states funded for implementation and evaluation (3 years) For information on curriculum:

NCIPC Funded States –

Program Components Minimum of 2 high risk communities/yr. Extensive community collaboration. Install according to meet NFPA 72. Provide fire safety education, including fire escape planning. Program evaluation.

Community Partners  Local and County Health Departments  Paid and Volunteer Fire Departments  Military  Churches  Red Cross  Local Businesses  Law Enforcement  SAFE Kids  Schools and Universities  Indian Health Service  Native American Tribes and Organizations  All varieties of media

What Works Door-to-door canvassing. Working with fire departments, both paid and volunteer. Matching tasks with expertise. Being flexible. Advertise your program. Local Coordinators Incentives

Program Challenges Record keeping in the field. Overall staff turnover. Keeping organizations committed throughout length of project. Problems with chirping alarms.

Program Outcomes Over 163,000 homes were canvassed. Over 75,000 homes received smoke alarms. Over 116,000 smoke alarms installed 346 lives potentially saved. Over 7.5 million people exposed to fire-safety messages. Relationships between public health and fire departments. Ardmore, Oklahoma legislation. 80% - 100% functionality upon follow-up.

Currently Funded States

Anecdotes – Potential Lives Saved Oklahoma Virginia Pennsylvania