Infographic: The History of Fire Safety

From the testing of the first fire engine in 1853 to the founding of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and beyond, this new infographic details the history of fire safety and includes important fire safety methods.

Graphic Products’ new infographic, “Fire Safety History,” reveals that 1,389,500 fires were reported in the United States in 2011. These fires resulted in $11.7 billion in property damage, 17,500 civilian injuries and 3,005 civilian deaths.

The infographic also highlights three NFPA fire codes, including NFPA 1, NFPA 101 and NFPA 70.

View the infographic below to learn more: