Smoke Alarms
Approximately 75% of home fire deaths occur when there is no smoke alarm or a non-working smoke alarm.
You may only have 2 minutes to safely escape a home fire. Working smoke alarms provide an early warning and increase the chance of survival.
 | Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home |
 | Smoke alarms should be tested monthly |
 | Replaceable batteries should be replaced annually |
| Smoke alarms with life-long batteries will work for up to 10 years | |
 | Closed doors slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire |
 | Fatal fires often occur at night |
For more information on how to use and install smoke alarms, click to view our Smoke Alarm Safety video
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