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Did you know that wintertime is the deadliest season for home fires? Or that cooking is actually the number one cause of home fires and injuries? Most fatal home fires happen in homes because of a lack of a smoke alarm or a non-working one. I admit when we moved in to our current house, checking all the smoke detectors was not something that crossed my mind. I had no idea how long they had been there, the last time they were checked or even if we had enough of them around our house. We did finally check them all and update them actually, luckily we didn’t have anything happen in the meantime.
With winter and cooking up a storm for the holidays here, I figured it was an appropriate time to mention some safety statistics. I know, I know…..something else to think about during the holiday season, but yeah its important. All it could take is one holiday cookie slipping off the tray and burning or catching fire or even your Christmas tree starting on fire, which on average happens in one of every 40 reported home fires. Fire in general honestly scares me, I can’t even imagine having a fire in my house.
Crazy stats to think about:
- Nearly five times as many Americans know the shelf life of a Twinkie snack cake rather than the recommended operating life of a smoke alarm – 44% of respondents correctly identified 45 days as the shelf live of a Twinkie while only 9% correctly answered 10 years as a smoke alarm’s operating life.
- Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half
- Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
- Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
- An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Above are just some of the findings from a recent Kidde survey and to me they are super scary. Its amazing how something as simple as proper smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and a kitchen fire extinguisher can make all the difference. Luckily Kidde makes a product for all those needs. Such small expenses for safety.
They have the Worry-Free alarm line as either separate or combination smoke and CO alarms:
A Kidde Worry-Free carbon monoxide alarm with digital display – this is nice if you already have smoke alarms but want to add a CO alarm:
Kidde kitchen fire extinguisher – I actually like to give these as house warming gifts. Silly and something that may never get used, but important:
Kidde 3 story escape ladder:
Kidde has also come out with a Recipe for Safety that gives parents some great tips for keeping their families safe. This is perfect to even print out and share with your kids or even print out and give with a Kidde Fire Extinguisher as a gift.
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kath g says
THANK YOU !
I will feel safer cooking knowing this is nearby.
Sam Stamp says
The “An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.” statistic. That’s an insane amount of people that die every year!
SharonC says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
This is the statistic most shocking to me.
Gail Williams says
I was surprised by the fact that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Gale McCarron says
Slide a lid over small grease fires.
e michelle says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
wow thats crazy!! i didnt knwo it wa that high
Tamara Ackley says
Hello! My son needs one for his dorm room/ apartment. What a great Birthday idea! Thanks for the chance to enter!
A d a l i a says
that almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms
Tina W says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013. That is terrible.
kari benesh says
An American dies in a house fire every 3 hours! OMG!
Bryan E. says
Thank You for the giveaway… —> Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half
Charlene Kuser says
I was surprised that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.That is too many,
Corey Olomon says
I was surprised that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Buddy Garrett says
An American dies in a house fire nearly every three hours was surprising,
laurie murley says
the tip Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half i never thought about how much they would save you
tallcapp says
I was surprised to read to keep smoke alarms 10 feet from cooking area. It makes perfect sense but I never thought about it till I read it.
Rebecca Parsons says
I am alarmed at the 3 out of 5 homes have non working smoke alarms or none at all.
Kelley Roach says
I didn’t know that an american dies in a house fire nearly every three hours.
Roxann says
I was most surprised and saddened that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.
Sarah Hall says
I was surprised that an American dies in a fire nearly every three hours.
Abraham Liandro says
always gotta be safe!
Christy says
How many Americans die in home fires everyday – wow! Scary
Cheryl A. says
Sad that American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours :[
Elizabeth Ray says
I was surprised that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Jodie Gray Rosenblum says
I didn’t know that an american dies in a house fire nearly every three hours.
Melina R says
The statistic that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours was surprising to me.
Megan C. says
Wow I did not know that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. That is soo horrible.
Bebe says
“An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.” That’s shocking!
April Morrison says
An American dies in a home fire every 3 hours!
Kim Keithline says
I was suprised by the fact that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013, I thought we were doing better with home fire deaths!
Michelle Tucker says
I did not know that “An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours”! Scary.
paige jagan says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Thats scary!!
Melanie Comello says
The most surprising fact to me is “Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013” With all the vast knowledge out there, you would think it would lower, not rise 🙁 However, i’ve gotta admit, that while reading this, it reminds me, that i can’t remember how long it’s been since i’ve checked the batteries in my detectors. Definitely something i need to get one tomorrow!
Trisha McKee says
By having a working smoke alarm, you cut the chance of dying in a fire in half.
Shannon says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours!
Richard Hicks says
16% rise in deaths is horrible
Melanie Montgomery says
The chance of you dying in a fire is cut in half by working smoke alarm.
Rebecca Orr says
I was surprised that more people knew how long a Twinkie can sit on a shelf as opposed to how long a smoke alarm operates. I know how long they operate and it saddens me ores don’t know…or seem to care.
Stephanie Larison says
I was surprised to learn an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Breanne says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Jane Hoh says
The 13% increase in fire deaths shocked me the most.
Nora H says
house fire takes a life every 3 hrs
Brenda Elsner says
I was most surprised that an American dies in a home fire every 3 hours.
Miryam Israel says
All of them!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I learned that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Kathy Pease says
I was surprised Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
Ed says
I am shocked that fire deaths are increasing.
Francine Anchondo says
That is really surprising that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.
Angie Baize says
This is a awesome gift to give to my daughter and grand kids to up date there
Charlene S. says
I was surprised that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.
tina d reynolds says
I had know idea someone dies every three hours in house fire. I thought it was far less
Rhonda says
I am so glad that finally I found a sweep that is giving away something for fire safety
clynsg says
I was most surprised about the statistic about the number of Americans who have no idea about the shelf life of a smoke alarm vs a Twinkie–I was actually the opposite–had no idea of the shelf life of the Twinkie!
Nicole Flynn says
I was most surprised about the, three out of five home fire deaths are in homes that don’t have a working smoke alarms.Check those batteries!
yana ryjova says
its scary that fire deaths rose. I thought they were so rare.
katklaw777 says
“An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours” shocked me.
krystal wethington says
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Douglas Houston says
I was surprised Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013, we need smoke alarms that work with smart phones like so many other new appliances.
amanda whitley says
i was most surprised at the fact Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
cmjbest says
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Steve Sokol says
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Melissa Sly says
That home fire deaths rose. I’m surprised with all the products and education out there these days.
Lisa V. says
I was most surprised by Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Paula Tavernie says
It was shocking to know that people die in house fires every three hours!! I did not know this!!
Marissa M says
The statistic: An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours was shocking to me!
Betty says
Of all the stats, that people know the shelf life of a twinkie … but not life saving stats that relate to fire safety. We fill our minds with so much that we only think is important.
Tonya Dreese says
Sad to know that Amercian folks die in house fires every 3 hours!!
Connor Yehle says
I was surprised that alcohol and cooking = fire hazard. Looks like I have a new tip for my mom!
kai t says
Nearly five times as many Americans know the shelf life of a Twinkie snack cake rather than the recommended operating life of a smoke alarm – 44% of respondents correctly identified 45 days as the shelf live of a Twinkie while only 9% correctly answered 10 years as a smoke alarm’s operating life.
Annamarie Voss says
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms
Kimberly says
I was surprised to find out that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. I didn’t realize it was that high.
Kim says
I was surprised to learn that an American dies in a home fire nearly every 3 hours. That is a lot of home fire deaths! I am terrified of house fires!
katie k says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013 – lots of area home fires this holdiay season but surprised it’s that high
Paula Hafner says
I was surprised to learn that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013. I would think the number would be going down, not up!
Brent says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. That really surprised me. Just unbelievable.
Julie Waldron says
About installing an alarm at least 10 feet away from cooking area to reduce nuisance alarms. Our’s is over 10 feet away & goes off quite often.
Sandy Bonesteel says
The stat that most surprised me was that home fire deaths rose by 16% in 2013
Lauren H says
im surprised that fire deaths are going up in this day and age
Vanessa says
Only 9% of people know that a smoke alarm is good for only 10 years.
David Balkin says
Seriously? An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours? Wow…that’s terrifying.
elizabeth miller says
I was surpised that someone in this country dies every 3 hours from fire. You would think that it wouldn’t amount to that little of a time frame.
Angela W says
That working smoke alarms cut the chance of someone dying in a fire in half
Pauline M says
Mostly surprised by the deathrate, but I want to mention a little something…. when I owned my condo, I had one of those emergency ladders in my condo since I lived on the third floor. Though I never had to use it, I also considered it a necessity, not a luxury. When the condo building across the tennis court from me burned, the poor girl on the third floor had to jump because she didn’t have a ladder. She survived, but she spent months recouping from multiple broken bones. This is not something you ever want to scrimp on!
Jennifer Cervantes says
That fire deaths are rising each year.
Kimberly Hilbert says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013 is what I was surprised.
Of course the only time we had a fire in our house (daughter’s room) there wasn’t any smoke to set off the fire alarm. She heard the cracked and saw what was happening. Luckily we were able to put it out w/out the fire extinguisher. At the time we only had one on the main floor, now we have another hanging on the wall by the bedrooms.
Amie George says
Fires are one of the scariest things ever.. What a great giveaway… Would definitely be beneficial to any family to own one
s riches says
I was very surprised to read that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.
Jessica Ruggiero says
An american dies every 3 hours in a home fire!
Jean D. says
I didn’t know you were supposed to keep a fire extinguisher inside a cabinet.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
sheryl granholm says
I was surprised that working smoke alarms cut the chance of someone dying in a fire in half!
Angela W says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
janet woodling says
I too was shocked that house fires rose by 16%.
Angela saver says
I was shocked that an American dies in a fire every 3 hours!
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Brittney House says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Carmen Van Deursen says
Fires are rising year after year.
julie moore says
That fire deaths are rising
Donna L says
I learned that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Roy F. says
I was surprised that “Nearly five times as many Americans know the shelf life of a Twinkie snack cake rather than the recommended operating life of a smoke alarm.”
tommy beyer says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
MARTHA says
Every 3 hours some one dies in a home fire !!! TERRIBLE
jberry says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013, is unsettling , to say the least.
Randy Fulgham says
an American dies every 3 hours in a home …this is terriable
kelly tupick says
I was most surprised to learn that an american dies in a home fire nearly every 3 hours. This is surprising to hear and sad.
Terra Heck says
I was surprised to learn that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. That’s too many!
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shirley says
Surprised that, Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Sandra Watts says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours is pretty startling.
Rae Jean Wycoff says
Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half
Holly Kennedy says
I was most surprised that home fires rose 16% since last year.
Connie Lee says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.
Deborah Caudill says
I was surprised to learn that an American dies every 3 hours in a home fire. This is a very thoughtful giveaway.
Eva says
I was surprised that Christmas tree fires on average occur in one of every 40 reported home fires.
Annette says
Most surprising to me was this, “An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours.”
Michele Behlen says
An American dies in a house fire every 3 hours.
jodi says
I am surprised 3 out of 5 fire related deaths were in homes with that did not have smoke detectors!!!
Amy W. says
Home fires rose 16% in 2013.
michelle k. says
Every three hours someone dies in a home fire, that is sad
Audra O'Hara says
I was shocked to read home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013!
Karen says
More fires occur during winter.
Cori Westphal says
I’m surprised about the fact that 3 out of 5 fire deaths are in homes without working smoke detectors. It’s crazy to me that so many people would live so dangerously!
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wen budro says
I’m most surprised that 3 out of 5 fire related deaths were in homes with no smoke alarm.
Michele Cupp says
I had no idea that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. That’s a scary stat.
Lori Walker says
I was shocked to learn that an American dies in a home fire every thre hours.
laurie nykaza says
It was shocking to find out that American dies in a house fire nearly every three hours so terrible
Jennifer Reed says
I was saddened to read that almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Carol says
I was shocked that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
rebecca day says
Cover a small grease fire with a lid
Amber Faith says
I was surprised that most houses do not have fire extinguishers
Cindy says
I was surprised Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
lissa crane says
They are all pretty scary, but the one that surprised me the most is that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours! That’s a lot!
Cindy Merrill says
Surprised to hear that cooking is the main reason why home fires occur, I thought it would be electrical shortages.
kyl neusch says
many houses DO NOT have fire extinguishers.
saralynns2 says
“Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013″… with all of our new advances and technology you would think they would be declining!
Nichole says
I knew that fire alarms help prevent death but I had no idea that it was by a factor of 50%. Smoke detectors are even more important than I though. Thank you!
Robert Hickerson says
That home fire deaths rose last year
Sherrie C. says
The fact that home fire deaths increased by16% in 2013. I wonder why?
JAMES LYNAM says
I was amazed so many houses DO NOT have fire extinguishers.
Robin Abrams says
I was shocked that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
polly says
I was shocked to learn someone dies nearly every 3 hours in a house fire in America
Debra Hall says
how many homes don’t have smoke alarms was shocking
Jennifer Tilson says
I was astonished to read that almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. That’s unbelievable.
Nancy says
I was amazed that an American dies in a home fire every three hours.
Angie says
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Marti Tabora says
I was surprised about the tip that says to be alert and not to cook if you are really tired. Honestly I have cooked when I was completely exhausted so many times.
Carol Nine says
I was surprised that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013. You would think that home fire deaths would decline because of the availability of smoke alarms these days. The Red Cross was going door-to-door in my neighborhood giving out a card to get a free smoke alarm, along with a free battery in the packet.
Jenny Ford says
I was surprised to learn that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Donna Jacoby says
I was surprised that an American dies in a house fire nearly every three hours. Thank you for the giveaway!
Ann Fantom says
I was surprised to learn that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
Linda G. says
was amazed to see that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
Karen Gray says
I was surprised that the number of house fires rose in 2013. I would have thought that they were lower due to improvements in technology, but maybe the fact that more people have electronic stuff all over the place increases fires.
Melissa Shirley says
I was shocked that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. That is very sad to learn about. It is scary!!!!
Leela says
Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half.
Steve Stone says
someone dies every three hours is new to me.
Ty says
Covering a small grease fire with a lid is new to me.
Marilyn Nawara says
I was most surprised that – An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. I had no idea it was this high.
wendi watson says
THAT every 3 hours someone dies in a house fire wow! so sad!
Amanda Lea says
Most surprised that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Darlene Sullins says
Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half- wow! That’s scary.
Tracy Davis says
I didn’t know someone dies every three hours.
Missie Freeman says
I am most surprised that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013. I would think that the figure would go down with the prevalence of home safety devices.
Linda Lansford says
Kidde has also come out with a Recipe for Safety that gives parents some great tips for keeping their families safe.
Deborah Cleeton says
1 American dies in a fire every hour.
nickie says
I was surprised that fire deaths rose 13% in 2013.
Amanda Kinder says
I was shocked by this one: An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours. It’s scary and sad to think about.
Sharon Kaminski says
I was surprised that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Sandy Klocinski says
Nearly five times as many Americans know the shelf life of a Twinkie snack cake rather than the recommended operating life of a smoke alarm – 44% of respondents correctly identified 45 days as the shelf live of a Twinkie while only 9% correctly answered 10 years as a smoke alarm’s operating life.
Beanybopp says
This surprised me:
Nearly five times as many Americans know the shelf life of a Twinkie snack cake rather than the recommended operating life of a smoke alarm – 44% of respondents correctly identified 45 days as the shelf live of a Twinkie while only 9% correctly answered 10 years as a smoke alarm’s operating life.
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Tricia G says
The death rates raised!
Vicki Wurgler says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours, that surprised me
Amy Pratt says
I was surprised that fire deaths rose 13% in 2013.
Tara O. says
Wow, they are all shocking! I think the most shocking to me was that almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Diane says
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
We just bought this house a month ago and when we moved in I tested all the smoke detectors and NONE worked – All had the Batteries removed! I was like WTF! I didnt even bother putting batteries in, I bought all new ones, PLUS Co2 detectors!
Sarah L says
I was surprised at:
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
I’m glad I have one.
Thanks for the contest.
xty cruz says
I was shocked to know that one dies every three hours.
June S. says
I learned NOT to let your husband cook or make anything in the kitchen at all, mine all most started ours on fire tonight. The whole house is stinking something awful!
Deb Jackson says
I didn’t realize someone dies every three hours.
Cheryl says
I’m most surprised that an “American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours”.
thomas rusinak says
too much is taken for granted in home safety!
D Schmidt says
I was shocked by Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013 because honestly in todays society I would never expect it to rise.
shelly peterson says
I am most surprised that An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Dana Rodriguez says
An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours is scary!
kath g says
Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
I was most surprised by that statistic. Fire alarms are inexpensive and many fire depts. and cities give them away free and many even install them for you, I would think they would be just about everywhere by now, so that deaths are rising and by that much is shocking to me.
bluecat731 says
I learned that 10 years is the life of a smoke alarm.
Shane F says
“An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours” This is the statistic I was most surprised about.
amber says
The most shocking statistic was that the percentage of average Americans who knew the shelf life of a Twinkie vs a smoke detector battery! Shocking! We don’t even like Twinkies in this house, nor know the shelf life..lol
Ani says
I was surprised that home fire deaths went up 16% in 2013, that seems like a lot.
Shannon says
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
nannypanpan says
surprised Christmas trees start 1 in 40 fires
Anne says
I was surprised that a smoke alarm’s operating life is only 10 years. I did not know that, but I’m glad I know it now. Thanks.
Julia V says
I was most surprised to read that every three hours, an American dies in a home fire! That’s so scary to think about!
Julie L says
I was surprised that with better technology these days that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013! That seems totally unnecessary!
Kayla B says
I was most surprised that home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013.
Patricia says
I was surprised home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013 that is a significant amount.
Linda Madden says
Working smoke alarms cuts the chances of dying in a fire in half.
Rosa says
I was surprised to learn that an American dies in a home fire every three hours.
James Robert says
I was surprised at An American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I was surprised that Home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013. I would have thought people were becoming more educated.
sandra says
I was surprised home fire deaths rose 16% in 2013
vickie couturier says
Almost three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms
Em Mahr says
I was shocked to read that an American dies in a home fire nearly every three hours