Abstract
In this study, fire statistics in Giresun were
considered in 2011-2016 period, distribution of fires by years, burning place
according to the building material, fireman's intervention situation and the
causes of fire exits have been researched.
Statistical distribution of fires by month was established taking the
sample of 2012. In addition, home fires,
which have the greatest amount of all fires, are examined. As a result, A total
of 842 fire incidents took place in Giresun between 2011 and 2016, in the first
place for the reasons of fire exit, the electrical contact, in the second place
the chimney burning takes place, 43% of the fires were initially extinguished,
in the first 3 months of the 2012 year, the chimney fires are high, most of the
house fires have been found in reinforced concrete structures. Finally,
proposals have been made for the reduction of fire incidents.