MILLCREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT
SMOKE ALARMS
3 / 5 According to the National Fire
Protection Association( NFPA), three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms.( NFPA) illcreek
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- Fire Chief Mike Cliff
Regular testing ensures that your alarms are functioning properly, potentially saving lives and property.
TEST FREQUENTLY Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and batteries should be replaced at least once a year. For carbon monoxide alarms, testing should also be monthly, with a replacement every 5-7 years.
COVER YOUR ENTIRE HOME Install smoke alarms in every sleeping area and on every level of your home. For carbon monoxide alarms, place them outside each sleeping area and on every level, especially near sleeping areas.
INCREASE YOUR RESPONSE TIME Smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 50 %. When a smoke alarm sounds, you have just 3-4 minutes to escape safely, so having functioning alarms is crucial.
COMMON SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide( CO) is produced by common household items, such as gas stoves, fireplaces, and furnaces. Properly installed and maintained CO alarms can detect this odorless gas, alerting you before it reaches dangerous levels.
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