DGH Fire & Life-Safety Readiness Score
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The DGH Fire & Life-Safety Readiness Score is a 0-10 composite (higher = better) composite score. weighted composite (0-10): life_safety_coverage 35% + dorm_install_feasibility 25% + everyday_practicality 20% + value_per_dollar 20%, each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer/retailer listing specifications and federal fire-safety agency guidance (USFA/FEMA, Kidde). This score ranks preparedness gear and makes no safety-outcome guarantee for any individual. Published by DormGearHQ and last updated 2026-07-27, the score currently evaluates 4 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the DormGearHQ Methodology.
Formula
weighted composite (0-10): life_safety_coverage 35% + dorm_install_feasibility 25% + everyday_practicality 20% + value_per_dollar 20%, each factor normalized to a 0-10 scale from manufacturer/retailer listing specifications and federal fire-safety agency guidance (USFA/FEMA, Kidde). This score ranks preparedness gear and makes no safety-outcome guarantee for any individual.
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 composite (higher = better) scale.
Scored Products (4)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| First Alert Battery Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm | 9 | View guide → |
| Kidde Basic 110 Fire Extinguisher for Home, 1-A:10-B:C, 2-Pack | 8.4 | View guide → |
| Hausse Retractable 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder, 13 Feet | 7.4 | View guide → |
| SentrySafe Waterproof and Fireproof Safe with Digital Keypad | 7.1 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in dorm fire life safety essentials 2026.