Behavioral Mitigation of Smoking Fires
Project Summary
USFA has partnered in a project with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to develop sound, research-based recommendations for behavioral mitigation strategies to reduce smoking fire fatalities in the United States.
Smoking continues to be one of the leading causes of residential fire deaths, which justifies a new look at research about the role of behaviors in causing those deaths.
In 2002 alone, lighted tobacco products caused an estimated 14,450 residential fires, 520 civilian deaths, 1,330 injuries, and $371 million in residential property damage.
A final report that documents and summarizes the results of the entire project is available for viewing or downloading, Behavioral Mitigation of Smoking Fires. The report provides recommendations for behavioral mitigation strategies to reduce smoking fire fatalities in the United States.
This initiative partnership focuses on behavioral mitigation strategies and provides new options to aid in reducing fire deaths resulting from smoking-materials.
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Behavioral Mitigation of Smoking Fires Through Strategies Based on Statistical Analysis (PDF 4.8 Mb)
For Smokers
- Educational Presentation: How Smokers Can Reduce Their Risk of Fire (PDF 1.4 Mb)
Educational Presentation: How Smokers Can Reduce Their Risk of Fire (PPT 14 Mb)
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Last Reviewed: January 11, 2008
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