Safe Kids Campaign

Fire Facts

During 2001, an estimated 18,000 home fires started by candles were reported to public fire departments. These fires resulted in an estimated 190 civilian deaths, 1,450 civilian injuries and an estimated direct property loss of $265 million.

Source: National estimates based on NFIRS and NFPA survey.

Safe Kids Campaign

The Columbia Fire Department is no longer the lead organization for Columbia SAFE KIDS. All inquiry's should be directed to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.