Home Fire Safety Starts With You!

Why should my home have smoke alarms?

• Most fire deaths are caused by smoke, not flames
• Most fire deaths and injuries occur between midnight and 8 a.m., when families are asleep
• Seconds count! You only have minutes to escape a house fire 
• The earlier a smoke alarm alerts you to a fire, the more likely you will get out alive

Where do I install smoke alarms?

• On each level of your home
• Outside of each sleeping area
• Inside each bedroom

How do I keep my smoke alarm working?

• Test smoke alarms monthly
• Vacuum smoke alarms regularly to remove dust and cobwebs
• Never disconnect or remove smoke alarm batteries for other uses

The Program

Each October, our firefighters go door to door, offering a free smoke alarm check. Details for this year's program will be available soon. This program is done in conjunction with the American Red Cross.