Do fire sprinklers help prevent fire deaths? The fire death rate per 1,000 reported home structure fires was lowered by 82% when wet pipe fire sprinklers where installed. (2013) By ProMatcher Staff Updated: 08/08/2016 Next Question Source: National Fire Protection Association Next Question Find Local Pros Free Actuaries Cost Estimates Related Questions Where do most fire deaths occur: residential or commercial properties? Do fire sprinklers keep fire fighters safer? Do fire sprinklers reduce civilian fire injury costs? Do fire sprinklers reduce fire injury medical costs? Do fire sprinklers reduce fire damage?