Gerald R. Ford

“ Methods of coping with fire's destructiveness have been developed. But technological advances alone will not stop the needless waste in human suffering and resources. A greater awareness of fire safety by all of us remains the only real answer. ”

“ Another $7 billion is spent for fire departments, fire insurance, and related costs.
The richest and most technologically advanced nation in the world, we nevertheless lead all the major industrialized countries in per capita deaths and property loss from fire.
Most fires can be traced to a lack of active concern for fire safety. Unfortunately, the innocent-the very young and the aged-are most frequently the victims. ”