Smoke Alarm Safety – Video Short
Let’s talk smoke alarm safety. It’s dangerous to not have smoke alarms in your home. Be sure to test smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries yearly, and replace smoke alarms every 10 years.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occur every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. 2/3 fire deaths occur in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms Install Smoke Alarms In: Every bedroom Outside each sleeping area On every level of your home, including basement On […]
Fire Safety Public Service Announcement
More than 350,000 fires occur each year and often within the homes of seniors. Some of the leading causes include cooking, portable heaters, and faulty electrical equipment. The National Center for Health Statistics found that adults 65 and older were 2.4 times as likely as the general population to die in fires. For those 85 […]
Smoke Alarm and CO Detector Public Service Announcement
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but many people live in homes without them. Hundreds of people, especially seniors, die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide, and thousands more die in house fires where there are no working smoke alarms. ESFI created this PSA to ensure that at-risk populations are aware of the […]
P.I. Plug’s Smoke Alarm Safety Video
Help everyone’s favorite safety detective, Private I. Plug, learn about smoke alarms and fire escape plans while he celebrates his smoke alarm’s birthday in this fun and informative safety video.
ESFI Smoke Alarm Virtual Demonstration
On average, 8 people die in a home fire each day in the United States, for a total of nearly 3,000 fatalities every year. Roughly two-thirds of these deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Follow these simple steps from ESFI to make sure your home and family are adequately protected by working, properly […]
Smoke Alarm Maintenance Calendar
Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they are working properly Use this calendar to record the dates that you perform your annual smoke alarm maintenance activities. If you are unable to complete these tasks yourself, give this calendar to a family member or friend and ask them to assist you. Remember that smoke alarms […]
ESFI’s Carbon Monoxide Alarm Safety Tips
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is created when common fuels such as natural gas, oil, wood or coal burn incompletely. This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is often called the “silent killer” because it is virtually undetectable without the use of detection technology like a CO alarm. Installation Tips Install CO alarms on […]
Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is created when common fuels such as natural gas, oil, wood or coal burn incompletely. This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is often called the “silent killer” because it is virtually undetectable without the use of detection technology like a CO alarm. Carbon Monoxide Statistics On average, about […]
Home Fire Safety for Older Adults Safety Awareness Program Toolkit
Cooking and Kitchen Safety Tips for Older Adults Home Heating Safety Tips for Older Adults Home Electrical Safety Tips for Older Adults Fire Escape Planning for Older Adults Smoke Alarm Safety Tips with Special Considerations for Older Adults Emergency Information Sheet Smoke Alarm Maintenance Calendar Home Fire Safety Checklist for Older Adults Introduction Knowledge and […]
