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Nearly 50% of all home fires start on the stovetop, leading to 175,000 incidents and over $8.4 billion in property damage annually in the U.S.. Unattended cooking remains the primary cause. Â
Water damage is the most common home insurance claim, affecting 14,000 Americans daily. The average claim now exceeds $12,500, costing the industry billions each year from predictable causes like burst pipes and appliance failures.
Smart thermal sensors differentiate between normal cooking heat and a dangerous flare-up. Before a fire can spread, FireBot automatically deploys a non-toxic, biodegradable liquid agent that extinguishes the flames, cools hot surfaces to prevent re-ignition, and is simple to clean up. Â
UL 300A Tested:FireBot is the only device in its class tested by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to meet the rigorous UL 300A standard for residential cooktop fire suppression. This is the same benchmark used for commercial kitchens, providing objective, third-party proof of performance that you and your policyholders can trust. As an insurer, you know you cannot endorse a life-safety product that lacks a UL rating. Â
Our wireless leak detectors feature a 10-year battery life and use robust LoRa communication, ensuring they work even during power or internet outages—a critical feature for reliable protection. They detect both leaks and freeze conditions that lead to burst pipes.
When a leak is detected, the system instantly signals our revolutionary Ball Valve Servo (BVS) Water Shutoff. This device is a game-changer for scalability; it’s a retrofit actuator that installs over the existing main water valve in minutes without a plumber or cutting pipes. It immediately stops the flow of water, preventing a potential disaster. Â
Technology | FireBot Suppression System | Traditional Sprinkler System | Dry Powder Suppressors | Standard Smoke Alarm |
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Primary Function | Active Suppression | Active Suppression | Active Suppression | Passive Alert |
Claim Impact | Prevents fire claim AND secondary water damage claim. FireBot activates before sprinklers, using only 1 liter of clean, non-toxic liquid. | Often causes a water damage claim far more expensive than the initial fire damage it was meant to stop. | Suppresses fire but creates a massive, corrosive mess, leading to extensive cleanup and replacement costs. | Alerts only after a fire has started and damage is underway. Does not prevent the loss. |
Activation Method | Smart thermal sensors detect dangerous heat patterns, preventing false alarms from smoke. | High heat triggers a system-wide water release. | A physical fuse must be engulfed in flame, resulting in a delayed reaction. | Detects smoke particles, leading to frequent false alarms from cooking. |
Safety Standard | Tested to UL 300A, the commercial-grade standard for residential cooktops. | N/A for stovetop specificity. | Not UL 300A compliant. | UL 217 (Standard for Smoke Alarms). |
Policyholder Value | Peace of mind with a smart, clean, and effective system that actively protects their home. | Fear of accidental activation and catastrophic water damage. | A low-cost but messy and potentially damaging solution. | A basic, required safety measure. |
Active Suppression
Prevents fire claim AND secondary water damage claim. FireBot activates before sprinklers, using only 1 liter of clean, non-toxic liquid.
Smart thermal sensors detect dangerous heat patterns, preventing false alarms from smoke.
Tested to UL 300A, the commercial-grade standard for residential cooktops.
Peace of mind with a smart, clean, and effective system that actively protects their home.
Active Suppression
Often causes a water damage claim far more expensive than the initial fire damage it was meant to stop.
High heat triggers a system-wide water release.
N/A for stovetop specificity.
Fear of accidental activation and catastrophic water damage.
Active Suppression
Suppresses fire but creates a massive, corrosive mess, leading to extensive cleanup and replacement costs.
A physical fuse must be engulfed in flame, resulting in a delayed reaction.
Not UL 300A compliant.
A low-cost but messy and potentially damaging solution.
Passive Alert
Alerts only after a fire has started and damage is underway. Does not prevent the loss.
Detects smoke particles, leading to frequent false alarms from cooking.
UL 217 (Standard for Smoke Alarms).
A basic, required safety measure.
When seatbelts were first introduced, the reaction was not universal acceptance. Despite a federal law in 1968 requiring them to be installed in all new cars, usage rates remained below 15% for years. The debate was fierce, often pitting arguments of personal freedom against the clear data on public safety. It took a powerful coalition of government regulators, public awareness campaigns, and pressure from the auto and insurance industries to drive the cultural shift. That concerted effort is why seatbelt use now exceeds 90% and saves an estimated 15,000 lives every year. Â
The parallel to home safety is striking. A standard smoke alarm is the equivalent of a car with seatbelts that are never buckled. It is a passive device that can only alert you to a disaster already in progress, doing nothing to prevent the catastrophic outcome.
FireBot is the act of buckling up. It is the crucial, proactive step that intervenes to prevent the loss. Our UL 300A-tested fire suppression system and automatic water shutoff valve don’t just warn of danger—they actively stop it.
Just as the insurance industry was a key player in advocating for seatbelt use to reduce catastrophic losses, today’s insurers are in the unique position to champion this new standard of home safety. By creating strong financial incentives—significant premium discounts—for the adoption of active protection systems like FireBot, you are not just offering a new discount category. You are leading a public safety revolution. The result is the same: billions saved in claims, a more resilient housing stock, and most importantly, lives protected. Â
We understand that a successful program requires more than just great technology. It requires a frictionless rollout for you and your policyholders. Our partnership model is designed for simplicity and scale.
Stop relying on static demographic data. With anonymized, aggregated data from FireBot devices, you can develop dynamic, usage-based insurance (UBI) models for the home, pricing risk with unprecedented accuracy.
Our system provides early warnings for potential claims. Get alerts on freezing pipe conditions, low device batteries, or other anomalies, allowing you to engage with policyholders and prevent a loss before it happens. Â
n the event of a claim, IoT data provides an objective, time-stamped record of the incident. This accelerates the validation process, improves payout accuracy, and helps detect fraudulent activity, potentially cutting claims processing costs by up to 30%. Â
We make it easy to integrate our proactive protection solutions into your offerings.
Schedule a meeting with our partnership team to discuss your goals and how FireBot can align with your strategic objectives.
We’ll work with you to create a custom rollout plan, from pilot programs to full policyholder integration, including co-branded marketing materials.
Deploy the program to your policyholders and start seeing the immediate benefits of reduced claims, increased loyalty, and a smarter risk portfolio.
The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind. We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this information.
Please note that product features, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice. Consult the official FireBot documentation for the most up-to-date information.
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