Learn More About Smoke Alarms - NFPA
Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.
Installing and maintaining smoke alarms - NFPA
Interconnected smoke alarms increase safety. In a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) survey of households with any fires, including fires in which the fire department was not called, interconnected smoke alarms were more likely to operate and alert occupants to a fire. 1 People may know about a fire without hearing a smoke alarm.
Smoke Alarm Types - NFPA
Mar 6, 2023 · Determining the correct smoke alarm for you situation can be difficult. This comprehensive guide from NFPA can help you choose the right one.
Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires report - NFPA
This report discusses the presence, operation, and reason for failures of smoke alarms in reported home fires.
Free NFPA Smoke Alarms at Home Tip Sheet. Get it now.
Download this NFPA tip sheet with valuable information on using smoke alarms at home. The free resource includes simple tips and facts on smoke alarm safety.
Fire Prevention Week - NFPA
Fire Prevention Week 2024 – 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. In this webinar you will learn the WHY behind the campaign’s key calls to action: INSTALL, TEST, and REPLACE.
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Mini-Lesson Plan - NFPA
Working smoke alarms save lives mini lesson plan By the end of the lesson, attendees will be able to explain 3 behaviors necessary to ensure smoke alarms can serve as life-saving devices. Download Now
Smoke Alarm Use in the United States - NFPA
While most households surveyed by the CPSC recognized smoke alarms as “extremely necessary” (90 percent), far fewer (66 percent) felt the same way about CO alarms. In fact, over a fourth ( 26 percent ) of survey respondents said they knew “nothing at all” about carbon monoxide alarms, and only 55 percent of households reported having at ...
Smoke Alarm Troubleshooting - NFPA
Feb 11, 2022 · If you keep having nuisance smoke alarms, here are a few things that can help you determine the issue
Low Frequency Fire and Smoke Alarms - NFPA
Jan 22, 2021 · Research has shown that low-frequency alarms are more effective at waking children, older adults, and those with hearing loss