Reports are free to NFPA members. For additional information or assistance, e-mail Paula Levesque or call +1 617 984-7443.
Home Structure Fires by Equipment Involved in Ignition (PDF, 794 KB)
John R. Hall, Jr., February 2013
A table focusing on the types of equipment involved in home fires. Includes 2007-2011 annual average statistics for the number of fires, civilian deaths, civilian injuries and direct property damage.
Non-Home Structure Fires by Equipment Involved in Ignition (PDF, 935 KB)
John R. Hall, Jr., February 2013
A table focusing on the types of equipment involved in non-home fires. Includes 2007-2011 annual average statistics for the number of fires, civilian deaths, civilian injuries and direct property damage.
Home Structure Fires Involving Kitchen Equipment Other Than Cooking Equipment
John R. Hall, Jr., November 2012
The topic of this report is kitchen equipment other than cooking equipment, such as refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers. The report includes statistics by equipment type, factor contributing to ignition, item first ignited and area of origin. Suggested safety tips are also included.
Home And Non-Home Fires Involving Torches, Burners And Soldering Equipment
Ben Evarts, October 2012
Special analysis of U.S. home and non-home fires involving cutting or welding torches, burners, or soldering equipment, with statistics and selected published incident descriptions. Trends and causal factors are also provided.
Home Fires Involving Air Conditioning or Related Equipment
John R. Hall, Jr., October 2012
Analysis of patterns and trends in all measures of fire loss for all types of home air conditioning or related equipment, including fans and heat pumps, as well as leading causes of ignition and areas of fire origin. Also provides safety tips.
Home Fires Involving Clothes Dryers and Washing Machines
John R. Hall, Jr., September 2012
This report is an overview of home structure fires involving clothes dryers and washing machines and includes statistics by factor contributing to ignition, item first ignited and area of origin.
Computer Rooms and Other Electronic Equipment Areas
John R. Hall, Jr., March 2012
Statistical analyses of fire experience involving computer rooms or other electronic equipment areas, including causes and areas or origin, as well as the presence or absence of fire protection systems, plus selected incident descriptions.
Home And Non-Home Fires Involving Office Equipment
John R. Hall, Jr., January 2012
The topic of this report is home and non-home fires involving office equipment, such as telephones, computers, and related equipment. The report includes statistics by equipment type, factor contributing to ignition, item first ignited and area of origin.
Home Fires Involving Incinerators and Commercial Compactors
John R. Hall, Jr. July 2009
This report provides statistics on home and non-home fires involving incinerators and commercial compactors as equipment involved in ignition.
Home Fires Entertainment Equipment
John R. Hall, Jr. March 2009
The topic of this report is home entertainment equipment such as televisions, stereos, radios, VCRs and audio CD players. The report includes statistics by equipment type, factor contributing to ignition, item first ignited and area of origin. Suggested safety tips are also included.
Home Fires Involving Lighters
John R. Hall, Jr. May 2008
This report provides statistics on home fires involving lighters as equipment involved in ignition or as heat source and includes
information on fires by year, factor contributing to ignition, item first ignited and area of origin.