Proportion of structure fires contained to room of origin

Definition

The percentage of fires where damage is confined to room of origin is a measure of effectiveness in combating property fires. Prompt detection and rapid response, plus the use of effective firefighting techniques, make a significant difference in the percentage of fires contained. It is impossible to contain 100% of these fires because of uncontrollable factors including weather and traffic conditions as well as the time elapsed before notification of an emergency

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effectiveness, emergency, damage

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Category: Fire services · Added: May 17, 2026