The goal of Fire Prevention is to reduce property damage caused by fire and eliminate fire casualties by examining the fire and safety needs of citizens, by delivering educational materials and programs to the public. Every day Americans experience the tragedy of fire. Each year more than 5,000 Americans die in fires and more than 25,000 are injured. 25,000 of those fire are set in homes.
Children usually play with fire in the bedrooms, in closets or under beds.
Child fire setters, if not given the proper guidance and supervision, consequently repeat their fire setting behavior. Practice Fire Safety in the Home Supervise young children closely. Keep matches and lighters in a secured drawer or cabinet. Have your children tell you when they find matches and lighters. Check under beds for burned matches, evidence your child may be playing with fire.