Every year in the United States, fires cause huge losses. There are approximately 1 million fires in buildings and other structures, causing about 8,000 deaths each year. The total annual property loss is about $7 billion, not counting indirect costs such as litigation and investigations. Workplace fires and explosions kill 200 and injure more than 5,000 workers each year. However, many if not most of these fires are preventable. This training focuses on how to prevent and protect against workplace fires.