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. If you need assistance, please call 541-881-3216 or email charlotte.new@ontariooregon.org