Over 75% of households across the UK have a smoke alarm fitted, but less than 0.5% have
an adequate means of escape from above ground level
Each year around 40,000 children are injured or become a fatality of a house-fire
More than 70% of all fire-related deaths are a result of smoke inhalation
450 people lost their lives’ as a result of a house-fire in 2005, with thousands more unable
to work again due to the nature of their injuries
Overloading and faulty wiring continue to pose significant risk to human life. Yet, surprisingly,
fire service crew members report a growing number of call-outs relating to washing machine
cables overheating
For every escapologist box sold we will donate £1 to the Fire Service National Benevolent Fund, which provides support to Fire Service personnel and their families