Life Safety


	American Alarm & Security Systems Inc.

	Life Safety
	The sole purpose of any security system is to protect you, your loved ones and your property. Smoke detection and carbon monoxide detection are one of the highest priorities of American Alarm. People safety is our #1 goal. It goes without saying that people are the first priority of a well-designed system. The design goal is to produce a system that offers the most secure enviroment for the customer without disrupting one's lifestyle and the freedom to enjoy one's home. An American Alarm system can accomodate the customer's normal routine, such as leaving a window open when turning in for the night.

Homeland Security Links on Fire safety and Carbon Monoxide.

Fire Safety
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/about_fire.shtm

Carbon Monoxide Detection
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/co/index.shtm

Other Links of Home Safety
http://www.firesafehome.org/General/NewHomeSafety.asp

Quick Stats:
The Overall Fire Picture
In 2005 There were 3,675 civilians that lost their lives as the result of fire.
There were 17,925 civilian injuries that occurred as the result of fire.
There were 115 firefighters killed while on duty.

Fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined! 83 percent of all civilian fire deaths occurred in residences. 1.6 million fires were reported. Many others went unreported, causing additional injuries and property loss. Direct property loss due to fires was estimated at $10.7 billion. An estimated 31,500 intentionally set structure fires resulted in 315 civilian deaths. Intentionally set structure fires resulted in an estimated $664 million in property damage.

Source: National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in the U.S. During 2005 and USFA's Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2005.