New York among the most fire safety-conscious states 

New research has revealed the most fire safety-conscious states, with New York in the top 10.   

FireCashBuyers.com – real estate investors specializing in fire damage – analyzed the search volume in each state for various fire safety-related terms, including “fire alarm,” “smoke alarm” and “fire prevention.” The search volume for every term in each state was combined and then weighed against the population to determine the ranking.  

New York ranked sixth, with an average monthly search volume of 234 per 100,000 citizens. New York has the second highest search volume for “smoke carbon monoxide detector,” behind Rhode Island, with nine searches.  

The Empire State was preceded by Kansas, Nebraska, Virginia, Massachusetts and Oklahoma (tied for fourth) and Texas. Illinois, New Jersey and Colorado (co-eighth), Missouri and Washington round out the top 10.   

A spokesperson from FireCashBuyers.com said: “The study has certainly revealed some insightful findings, but it’s particularly interesting that many states that are more at risk for wildfires, such as California and Nevada, haven’t made the ranking.  

“It’s great to see that these top 10 states are taking steps toward fire safety, whether that be preventative measures like fire alarms or items that will reduce harm such as fire blankets. These steps are incredibly important, regardless of where you live, as they can be life-saving and prevent a fire from worsening.”