In an effort to better educate the public about this “sleepy” smoke alarm requirement, NFPA-the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years-identified the theme for this month’s Fire Prevention Week as, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm”.
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West Kelowna Fire Rescue, serving the City of West Kelowna and West Bank First Nation, is committed to ensuring all residents are protected by a working smoke alarm. “Smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home – combined with being prepared and knowing what to do in a fire emergency – saves lives”.
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, the Kindergarten students at St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington had the opportunity to learn about fire safety from members of the Warrington Fire Company.
“Education and awareness are important when it comes to fire safety and prevention”, Al Melillo, first assistant chief and information officer of the GBFD, said.
According to the association, having a working smoke alarm in the home reduces by half the risk of dying in a fire. Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep.
Experts recommend changing the batteries in home smoke detectors at least once a year, preferably with the change to Daylight Saving Time in November.
Firefighters in Pocatello are also handing out smoke alarms to those in need.
If you are unsure of the status of your smoke alarms, we can help.
When one smoke alarm sounds they all sound.
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People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms.
