Fire Prevention Week – October 4-10, 2015
Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
This week – October 4th through the 10th – is Fire Prevention Week, thanks to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
We have discussed local and national requirements for smoke and CO detectors before – but the most important thing to remember is that while 62% of homes report having smoke alarms, there are still homes whose smoke alarms don’t work or respond. The NFPA reports that working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire by half!
If you’re in doubt of national statistics in regards to fires, smoke alarms, and public safety, then don’t hesitate to check out this page from the NFPA – which features five vital, hard-hitting reports.
Get to know NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week website. Learn about the new resources to make your 2015 Fire Prevention Week a success.
When it comes to smoke alarms, it’s about “location, location, location”.
The key message of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 4-10, is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms.
https://youtu.be/k9h_r3uuH-U
The NFPA offers helpful smoke detector resources for:
If you are serious about your home’s fire safety, prevention, and detection (or perhaps just a smile) then don’t hesitate to check out these great videos, also from the NFPA website:
https://youtu.be/CRg3Rbxzh6w
Remember, this is fire safety week – and your home and families are worth keeping safe! If you have questions or concerns about your smoke alarms or their systems, don’t hesitate to call a licensed electrician in to lend you a helping hand!
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This is an original article written by Mai Bjorklund for Swartz Electric. This article may not be copied whole or in part without the express permission of Swartz Electric, LLC.
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