Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!

Sturgeon County is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) for Fire Prevention Week, October 6 – 12.  

According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, giving people the time to get out safely.

Smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines:

  • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home.
  • Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
  • Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.
  • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

To find out more about Fire Safety and Prevention, please contact Protective Services at 780-939-8400 or by email. For more information about Fire Prevention Week and smoke alarms, visit fpw.org.

Visit our Fire Prevention page for information and easy steps to maintain your property and increase it’s fire safety.

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