Statistics from the DSB show that 2022 people died in the country's wildfires in 39. For comparison, a year earlier, 41 people died in fires.
We don't have lives to lose in a fire. However, it is good to see that fire deaths have stabilized at a lower level in recent years. This should motivate everyone involved in the firefighting operation to continue their efforts, says managing director Rolf Søtorp of the Fire Protection Association.
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In the last 10 years (2013-2022), a total of 421 people died in fires in this country. This gives an annual average of 42,1 fire deaths. In the period of ten years earlier
607 people died in the fire. This gives an annual average of 60,7 fatalities fires.
“We know from experience that the number of deaths can vary greatly from year to year. But if we look at the last 10 years, there is no doubt that the statistics of fatal fires have shown a clear downward trend. This is cause for celebration, emphasizes Søtorp.
Regulations and cooperation
According to Søtorp, the development of laws and regulations is one of the reasons why fewer people die in fires. An example is the requirement for online smoke detectors and stove guards in new homes that was introduced in 2010. Following the 2012 NOU 'Safe at Home' report, many municipalities have also established cooperation between fire and sanitation authorities to improve fire safety for residents belonging to particularly vulnerable groups.
– This form of cooperation between city offices, combined with preventive actions of non-profit associations, offices and the insurance industry, contributed to the fact that many people die in fires. fewer people – points out the head of the Fire Protection Association.
Individual municipalities must apply physical measures
Achieving the Fire Protection Association's zero vision for people killed in wildfires can be difficult. However, it is important that the work on developing legislation, guidelines and information projects is complemented by practical actions.
“In addition to fire safety mapping for residents, individual municipalities need to apply physical measures that are compatible with the habitability of people who are at particular risk of fire,” emphasizes Søtorp.
Among the examples of physical measures, he mentions mobile fire extinguishing systems, enhanced sound, vibration and light warnings, luminaires made of flame retardant materials and smoke detectors with direct connection to the warning center.
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Source: brannvernforeningen
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