Appliance Analysis Findings - Newsletter

July 2007

Welcome to the latest issue the Appliance Analysis Newsletter. We have a fun quiz and a holiday safety reminder that we hope that you will be able to share with your friends, family, and clients.

Fire Forensics Quiz

What is the most frequent cause of residential fires?
Cooking Equipment
Electrical Distribution Systems (wiring)
Heating and Cooling Equipment

When was the first salaried fire department established?
1798
1853
1910

What was the total cost of residential fires in 2005?
$3million
$5 million
$7 million

How many fires were reported in 2005?
987,000
1,602,000
3,650,000

Which of the following causes the most injuries?
Bottle Rockets
Firecrackers
Sparklers

For the answers please visit the Appliance Analysis web site…

Appliance Analysis Services

Appliance Analysis specializes in appliance and engineering forensics. We help insurance companies, fire departments, and others to determine the cause of fire damage, explosions, water damage, and mechanical code analysis especially when the suspected cause is an appliance.

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Fourth of July Safety Reminder

The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate with friends and family. For most of us the night ends with a bang, literally, with a fireworks display. We wanted to remind everyone that fireworks are best left in the hands of professionals. For a heart breaking look at what can happen with even legal fireworks, please check out this online video created by a family who lost a child in a fireworks accident:

Have a fun and safe holiday!