subject: Fire Sprinkler Service Can Save [print this page] According to the Fire Sprinkler Initiative, 84% of fire deaths in 2007 were from house fires; and the risk of dying from fire in your home decreases by 80% when fire sprinklers are present. Sprinklers have definitely saved lives. People who have fallen asleep while cooking something on the stove are quickly awakened by the sprinkler spray and have time to call the fire department and get out of their home. Even something as innocuous as a plugged in printer has been known to cause fire, and without the fire sprinkler, they may not have gotten out in time.
Some homes, especially older homes, do not have sprinkler systems installed. That is something that you should consider having installed immediately. Fire is obviously very dangerous, is not meant to be messed with, and can be caused by the slightest of factors that are beyond your control. If you already have a sprinkler system, it's a good idea to have a professional come inspect them every once and a while to make sure they are in perfect working order. The cost of installing and repairing sprinklers varies between whichever fire sprinkler service company you use, but peace of mind is priceless.
