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*Place Department Name Here*. *Place Department Logo Here*. Fire Safety for Adults. “Smoke Alarms”. Agenda. Introduction Facts About Fire Purpose of Smoke Alarms Types of Smoke Alarms Location of Smoke Alarms Testing, Maintenance and Replacement Conclusion. Facts About Fire.

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  1. *Place Department Name Here* *Place Department Logo Here*

  2. Fire Safety for Adults “Smoke Alarms”

  3. Agenda • Introduction • Facts About Fire • Purpose of Smoke Alarms • Types of Smoke Alarms • Location of Smoke Alarms • Testing, Maintenance and Replacement • Conclusion

  4. Facts About Fire • Fire is fast, hot and dark! • Most fatal fires happen at night when people are sleeping. • The smell of smoke may not wake you. • Fire produces poisonous gases and smoke which numb the senses and put you into a deeper sleep.

  5. Smoke Alarms – They’re Life Savers • Smoke alarms provide and early warning of a fire problem. • This gives you TIME to get out safely. • Working smoke alarms can reduce your risk of dying in a fire by half!

  6. Types of Smoke Alarms • Hard Wired vs. Battery Operated • Ionization vs. Photoelectric • Specialized Alarms

  7. Hard Wired vs. Battery Operated Smoke Alarms • For continued protection in the event of a power failure it is recommended that every home have a battery operated smoke alarm.

  8. Ionization vs.Photoelectric Smoke Alarms • Ionization alarms • Monitor electrically charged particles called ions • The alarms sounds when the change in electrical balance reaches a pre-set level • Photoelectric alarms • Use a beam of light and a light sensor to detect smoke • The alarm sounds when the smoke density reaches a pre-set level

  9. Specialized Smoke Alarms • Specialized alarms with a pause feature are available for kitchen areas to prevent nuisance alarms. • Special communication aids which convert the sound of a smoke alarm to flashing lights or vibrations are available for the hearing impaired.

  10. Location of Smoke Alarms • Read manufacturers instructions carefully and follow them. • Install smoke alarms on the ceiling. • Do not install smoke alarms near windows, doors, air registers where drafts could prevent smoke from reaching them. • Install working smoke alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. • For maximum protection, also install a smoke alarm in every bedroom.

  11. Testing, Maintenance & Replacement • Smoke alarms should be maintained through regular testing, cleaning and battery replacement. • Test in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions or once a month by pushing the test button and listening for the alarm.

  12. Testing, Maintenance & Replacement (con’t) • For battery operated smoke alarms, replace batteries at least once a year or when the smoke alarm makes a chirping sound. • Clean smoke alarms regularly, at least once every 6 months by vacuuming the exterior. • Smoke alarms should be replaced at least every 10 years.

  13. Conclusion • Smoke alarms are: • Affordable • Easy to install • Essential • Smoke alarms can save lives ONLY when they are working! • Test smoke alarms monthly • Clean smoke alarms regularly • Replace batteries at least once a year • Replace smoke alarms at least every 10 years

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