Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
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.
Key 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.
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services will be visiting homes door-to-door throughout October to educate the public and promote Fire Prevention Week and Smoke Alarm Safety. These brave firefighters are asking for your help to keep your family safe.
For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and smoke alarms, visit www.fpw.org. For fire safety fun for kids, visit sparky.org.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
