Pewee Valley fire Protection District Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

"Smoke Detectors save lives"

"Replace that Old Smoke Detector"

Imagine being suddenly awakened by an overwhelming smell of smoke at 2:30 in the morning.
Immediately realizing there is a fire in your home, you wake up your spouse and run to alert your children. Because of your quick response, you are able to save your entire family

Unfortunately, this kind of scenario is not very likely. While the majority of fatal home fires do indeed start at night, your chances of waking up in time to escape are not as good as you may think...Instead of rousing you from a sound sleep, fire accompanied by poisonous gases and smoke, can actually lull your senses into an even deeper sleep.

What You Should Know:

Be sure that the smoke detectors you buy carry the mark of an independent test laboratory. Several types are available. Some run on batteries, other run on household current. Some detect smoke using" ionization" sensor, others use a "photoelectric" detection system. All approved smoke detectors, regardless of type will offer adequate protection provided they are installed and maintained properly.

The NFPA advises that detectors must be placed correctly and tested monthly, and recommends replacing them after 10 years of use. In addition, the NFPA recommends installing new batteries at least once a year in battery-operated units.

Every home should have a smoke detector outside each sleeping area and one on every level of the home, including the basement. NFPA also recommends that additional smoke detectors be installed in the living room, dens, or family rooms, dining rooms, utility rooms and hallways.

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Although we like to feel safe at home, about two-thirds of our nation's fire deaths happen in the victim's own home. The home is where we are at the greatest risk and where we must take the most precautions. Most deaths occur from inhaling smoke or poisonous gases, not from flames.

Most Fatal fires occur in residential building between 11pm and 6am when occupants are more likely to be asleep. more than 90 percent of fire deaths in buildings occur in residential dwellings.

A John Hopkins University study, funded by the US Fire Administration. found 75 % of the residential fire deaths and 84 % of the residential fire injuries could have been prevented by smoke detectors.

Although smoke detectors are in 92 % of American homes, nearly 1/3 don't WORK because of old or missing batteries.

A working smoke detector reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by nearly half.

Civilian fire deaths Increase- The number of civilian fire deaths in 2001 increased for the second year in a row, reaching a toll of 5,990, the highest level since 1996.
according to a report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The report also shows that the number of fire deaths in the home which accounted for about 90 % of all US fire Fatalities, rose by nearly 11%.

2 / 3	Although we like to feel safe at home, about two-thirds of our nation's fire deaths happen in the victim's own home. The home is where we are at the greatest risk and where we must take the most precautions. Most deaths occur from inhaling smoke or poisonous gases, not from flames.
	Most Fatal fires occur in residential building between 11pm and 6am when occupants are more likely to be asleep. more than 90 percent of fire deaths in buildings occur in residential dwellings.
	A John Hopkins University study, funded by the US Fire Administration. found 75 % of the residential fire deaths and 84 % of the residential fire injuries could have been prevented by smoke detectors.
	Although smoke detectors are in 92 % of American homes, nearly 1/3 don't WORK because of old or missing batteries.
	A working smoke detector reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by nearly half.
	Civilian fire deaths Increase- The number of civilian fire deaths in 2001 increased for the second year in a row, reaching a toll of 5,990, the highest level since 1996. according to a report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The report also shows that the number of fire deaths in the home which accounted for about 90 % of all US fire Fatalities, rose by nearly 11%.