- Author
- Levin, B. M. | Nelson, H. E.
- Title
- Firesafety and Disabled Persons.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Journal
- Fire Journal, Vol. 75, No. 5, 35-40, September 1989
- Keywords
- handicapped | fire safety | fire protection | fire drills | board and care homes | life safety | health care facilities
- Abstract
- Many americans are disabled to the point where their ability to cope with a fire can be considered impaired. These citizens are often at a greater-than-average risk from fire. This article discusses the problems of the handicapped in fire emergencies, and what can and is being done to upgrade their safety.