Fire spreads faster than ever through homes today, meaning you have less time to escape in the event of a fire. With only three minutes or less to escape, smoke alarms give you and your loved ones the earliest warning possible that there is a fire, so you can get out of your home quickly and safely.
It's important to have working smoke alarms installed on every floor of your home, including inside and outside every sleeping area. When replacing or buying new smoke alarms, look for products that are third-party listed or certified.
Our Smoke Alarm Friendship series is expanding once again with new live-action public safety announcements reminding viewers of the importance of working smoke alarms. The new videos released just in time for Fire Prevention Month are available to download and help spread the life-saving message that #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives.
Meet Joe and Mike. While Joe’s artistic eye may be somewhat lacking, everyone agrees that a properly installed smoke alarm is a masterpiece.
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