Age matters when it comes to your smoke alarms. If your alarm is ten years old, or older, it is time for a replacement.
Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play a vital role in saving lives and reducing fire-related injuries. Consider these U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) statistics:
- Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms.
- More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
- The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.
Plan ahead. Protect yourself and your loved ones in case of a fire. The USFA recommends the following:
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home.
- Set up smoke alarms inside and outside of all sleeping areas.
- If an individual is deaf or hard of hearing, use a smoke alarm with a bed shaker or strobe light.
- Test your smoke alarms at least once a month.
- Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years.
- Ensure all members of your household know the sound or alert of the alarm.
For additional information on fire protection, visit the USFA website. | 
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