This, despite the fact that having a working smoke alarm doubles your chances of surviving a fire.
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Smoke alarms that are not in proper working order can provide a false sense of security and, without periodic testing, could endanger those who rely on them.
For more information on fire safety, fire extinguisher training, how to check smoke detectors or different smoke detector contact the Kings Bay Fire Department at 912-573-9998.
According to National Fire Prevention statistics, half of all USA home fire deaths occur between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., a time when most are sleeping. Larger homes may need more alarms.
“In a fire, seconds count”, said Steven Lowell, assistant fire chief. If you’re like many people, you may not pay much attention to where smoke alarms have been installed. Meanwhile, three out of five fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
The Kingsport Fire Department will be hosting activities during Fire Prevention Week to promote “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep”.
Fire Prevention Officer Terry Duff says Saturday’s events will see a live demonstration on a Christmas tree burn plus a live demonstration of an auto extraction. Alarms should be tested at least once a month and are equipped with a test button for that goal, and those with sealed-in batteries with a 10-year life span are suggested. One way to do this is by proactively combing through each room in your home to find signs of danger and fix them.
Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they don’t respond properly.
Along with Springfield, the Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield is also donating smoke alarms to the Republic Fire Department and Logan-Rogersville, Battlefield, Nixa and Ozark Fire Protection Districts. “Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” “Consumer Reports recommends replacing your smoke detectors every 10 years”.
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Washington Township Fire Department Fire Marshal Alan Perkins submitted the Smoke Signals column.
