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Orange County Fire Rescue Department Fire Prevention Update September 22, 2015.

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1 Orange County Fire Rescue Department Fire Prevention Update September 22, 2015

2 Fire Prevention Update Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

3 Fire Prevention Update Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

4 Fire Prevention Week Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom

5 Orange County Fire Statistics 328 Structure Fires (89% in Homes) 32% smoke alarm present and working $552,486,285 Value of Property Saved 8 Fire Fatalities Top Fire Causes: 33% Undetermined 27% Cooking/Heating 21% Electrical Arcing

6 Fire Prevention Update Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

7 FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Grant Awarded to OCFRD on August 14, 2015. Grant Award for $114,381 Home Safety Visit Program Install 5,000 Smoke Alarms Home Fire Escape Plans Hearing Impaired Devices

8 Fire Prevention Update Fire Prevention WeekFire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

9 The Importance of Smoke Alarms The Importance of Smoke Alarms 92% of fire deaths occur in home fires. 92% of fire deaths occur in home fires. Young and aging at high risk. Young and aging at high risk. 7 people die in home fires each day in the US. 7 people die in home fires each day in the US. 60% of home fire deaths occurred where no smoke alarms existed or were not functioning. 60% of home fire deaths occurred where no smoke alarms existed or were not functioning. Home Smoke Alarms

10 Why Smoke Alarms Do Not Operate in Home Fires: 47% Missing or disconnected Batteries 24% Dead Batteries 7% Hard-wired power source problems

11 Fire Prevention Update Recognition of Fire Prevention WeekRecognition of Fire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

12 Home Safety VisitsHome Safety Visits –Proven Effective –Safety Evaluation –Fire Safety Messages –Check Existing Alarms –Install New Alarms Fire Rescue Programs

13 By RequestBy Request –Utilize 311 portals –Installation Scheduled –Firefighters Respond –Check Existing Alarms –Install New Alarms FREE OF CHARGE Fire Rescue Programs

14 Emergency ResponseEmergency Response - After The Emergency is mitigated - Firefighters Will Offer to Check Smoke Alarms -Replace Batteries -Install New Alarms Fire Rescue Programs

15 Fire Prevention Update Recognition of Fire Prevention WeekRecognition of Fire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

16 American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness CampaignHome Fire Preparedness Campaign Community Partnership

17 Neighborhood Home Safety Visits Monthly Events Specific Locations Data Driven Decisions Tangelo Park Fire -Five occupants safety evacuated -Recently installed smoke alarm’s -No injuries Community Partnership

18 Fire Prevention Update Recognition of Fire Prevention WeekRecognition of Fire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

19 Home Fire Sprinklers Horizon West Community 90% contained by one sprinkler Reduce risk of death by 80% Reduce property loss by 70% Insurance savings $1.35 per sq. Ft.

20 Fire Prevention Update Recognition of Fire Prevention WeekRecognition of Fire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

21 Summary Participate in a Fire Prevention Week Activity Check your smoke alarms and replace if 10 years or older Have an Home Exit Plan and practice that plan Install Carbon Monoxide Alarms Consider Home Fire Sprinklers

22 Fire Prevention Update Recognition of Fire Prevention WeekRecognition of Fire Prevention Week 2015 FEMA Grant2015 FEMA Grant Home Smoke AlarmsHome Smoke Alarms Fire Rescue ProgramsFire Rescue Programs Community PartnershipCommunity Partnership Home Fire SprinklersHome Fire Sprinklers SummarySummary QuestionsQuestions

23 Orange County Fire Rescue Department Community Risk Reduction Services 407-836-8337 or 3-1-1


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