The Fire & Life Safety Section (FLSS) is excited to unveil a new dashboard dedicated to gathering and analyzing reports of oxygen-fed fires in residential settings. This groundbreaking tool provides fire chiefs and their teams with crucial data and insights, enabling them to effectively address the hazards associated with home oxygen therapy.
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- Improving standards and practices in the fire service.
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- Connecting with fellow fire service professionals and share experiences
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After completing the survey, explore our interactive map dashboard, which displays important data and trends from fire departments nationwide. This tool helps visualize the impact of your contributions and promotes informed decision-making.
Through this dashboard, we are committed to fostering a safer environment for individuals relying on oxygen therapy. We also support Fire Chiefs' critical mission to protect their communities from fire hazards. Together, we can make strides toward minimizing risks and ensuring a safer future for all.
With the increasing prevalence of oxygen therapy in homes, it is vital to understand the risks associated with these life-saving devices. The dashboard offers a centralized platform for tracking incidents, identifying trends, and sharing best practices related to home oxygen fire hazards.
This toolkit emphasizes installing thermal fuses in all Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) devices. By highlighting the role of these safety features, we aim to raise awareness and encourage proactive measures that can significantly reduce the risk of fire incidents.
Key Points
Oxygen Use in the Home
- Approximately 1.5 million individuals in the US are on home oxygen.
- Up to 750,000 people smoke while using home oxygen - a dangerous mix!
- Alarming statistic: A home oxygen therapy fire death occurs every 4 days.
- NFIRS data: Smoking contributes to 30% of US fire deaths and 27% of home fires.
Involvement of DME/HME Providers
- Four national providers service between 600,000 to 800,000 Medicare patients on home oxygen.
- 46% of home oxygen providers report serving patients affected by smoking-related incidents.
Oxygen Use on the Go
- Highlighting the importance and effectiveness of thermal fuse technology in preventing catastrophic events.
Call to Action for Fire Departments
- Equip yourselves with the HOT Toolkit to increase awareness and implement safety measures.
- Spread the word about the crucial role of thermal fuses in home oxygen devices to prevent fires.
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