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The Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is led by industry experts with decades of fire protection experience, representing the top global brands in commercial fire protection. Committed to saving lives and protecting property, the association’s key initiatives include providing educational opportunities and collateral, advancing best industry standards and practices, and leading advocacy efforts to safeguard the public.

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Fire Facts

The United States has the highest number of people killed by fires each year.

Source: NFPA, Fire Loss in the United States During 2018, Ben Evarts
A fire department responds to a fire somewhere in the United States every 24 seconds.

Source: NFPA, Fire Loss in the United States During 2018, Ben Evarts
In 2018, there were 3,655 civilian (non-firefighters) fire deaths and 15,200 civilian fire injuries.

Source: NFPA, Fire Loss in the United States During 2018, Ben Evarts
In the U.S., there was a civilian fire death every 144 minutes in 2018.

Source: NFPA, Fire Loss in the United States During 2018, Ben Evarts
$11.1 billion in property damage occurred in structure fires, including $8 billion in property loss in home fires in 2018.

Source: NFPA, Fire Loss in the United States During 2018, Ben Evarts

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Fire Hose, Cabinets & Valves

Standpipe and hose systems provide means for manual application of water to fires in buildings.

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Portable Fire Extinguishers

Different fuels create different fires and require different types of fire extinguishing agents.

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Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems

Pre-engineered fire suppression systems provide fast, on-site protection at the earliest stage of a fire.

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Test Your Knowledge

How prepared are you, your organization and building occupants for a fire emergency? Test your knowledge with our interactive quizzes and find out if you are ready with the proper precautions.

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