School Fire Protection Budget Checklist

New School Year Fire Protection Budget Check List

US fire departments respond to an average of 3,230 structure fires in schools per year. These incidents caused one civilian death, 39 injuries, and $37 million in direct property damage annually. Therefore, it is important to make fire and life safety a priority for your budget so tragedies like these can be prevented. 

 What are the causes of school structure fires? 

 In a 5-year study ending in 2018, the NFPA found that there are four major causes of school structure fires. These leading causes of fire were: 

• 40% started intentionally, resulting in 23 civilian injuries and $20 million in direct property damage. 
• 31% occurred due to cooking equipment, leading to 3 civilian injuries and one million dollars in direct property damage. 
• 19% broke out due to playing with heat sources, causing six civilian deaths and two million dollars in direct property damage. 
• 10% started from heating equipment, prompting four civilian injuries and one million dollars in direct property damage. 

Budget Planning Made Easy 

Although the school year is over, summer is a busy time for administrators planning for back-to-school. Whether it be budgeting for a new system remodel, this year’s fire inspections, or for a project over the next school break, USAFP can complete all your fire protection needs. The USAFP team has the skills and experience to get your project done safely and within the unique time constraints of a school schedule. To help with the budgeting process, use our School Fire Protection Budget Checklist below.