Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

This year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines:

Install

Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.

Test

Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.

Replace

Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or stop responding when tested.

Get More Safety Tips

Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

You’ll find lots of educational resources to make sure that every person knows what to do in case of a fire on www.nfpa.org. You’ll have everything from apps to videos to printables and much more, to make sure you have the resources you need to keep your family, your community, and your town safe.

You can download printable sheets for family fire safety activities and tips below:

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