European Fire Safety Alliance – Tailored fire safety interventions targeting older adults | EuroFSA

European Fire Safety Alliance

Older adults (65+) face an increased risk of injury or fatality in domestic home fires. 

 

The ageing population, combined with the expectation that more people will continue to live independently instead of moving to a residential care home or nursing home, emphasizes the need to focus on promoting fire safety behaviours in this age group.