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

October is Fire Prevention Month. Throughout the month of October we offer free smoke detector tests. We also install Smoke Detectors free of charge for those in need. We will release more information about the event on our Facebook page closer to October.

If you do not have working smoke detectors please DO NOT wait until October to contact us! Call us today to schedule an appointment for your home at 541-881-3216 or email Charlotte at charlotte.new@ontariooregon.org

We could not do this program if it wasn't for the support of the American Red Cross! Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe.