Parameters from the literature used
| Parameters | Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Rate ratio of death conditional on fire between those with and without smoke alarm | 1.5 | Istre et al. 200112 |
| Deaths per home structure fire if smoke alarm present and operated | 0.0052 | Ahrens 20111 14 |
| Deaths per home structure fire if no smoke alarm or did not operate | 0.0118 | Ahrens 20111 14 |
| Rate ratio of injury conditional on fire between those with and without smoke alarm | No difference | Ahrens 20111 14 |
| Annual probability of fire in Baltimore | 0.0133 | Schachterle 20128 |