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Home Fire Safety

Home Fire Safety

 

  • Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms
  • More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
  • The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.

Source: National Fire Protection Association

check the date smoke alarm infographic

 

Testing Smoke Alarms

Press and hold the test button on the smoke detector. It can take a few seconds to begin, but a loud, ear-piercing siren should emanate from the smoke detector while the button is pressed. If the sound is weak or nonexistent, replace your batteries

Home Fire Safety Resources

 

 

Resources from the NFPA:

 

Causes

Escape planning

Fire and safety equipment

Household equipment