9/22/2026 12:36:50 PM by Michael Koorey

SMOKE ALARM GUIDANCE

A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.

• Replace batteries twice a year, unless you are using 10-year lithium batteries.
• Smoke alarms should be present in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.
• Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 10 years or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking – it can be a deadly mistake.
• Audible alarms are available for visually impaired people and smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for the hearing impaired.
• Test smoke alarms monthly by pushing the “test” button.

9/15/2026 1:16:11 PM by Michael Koorey

LEARN ABOUT FIRES

Understanding a hazard and the danger it presents is the first step in properly protecting yourself from it. A fire can become life-threatening in just two minutes. A residence can be engulfed in flames in five minutes.