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Smoke Alarm Safety

Today, we discuss the urgent fire problem in the U.S., where 81% of fire deaths occur in homes. Learn vital statistics: over 365,500 home fires reported each year, resulting in 2,560 deaths and $6.6 billion in property loss. We’ll cover the role of smoke alarms, effective ways to prevent fires, and the dangers of smoke inhalation. Discover how to keep your smoke alarms functional, practice home escape plans, and what to do in case of an emergency. Together, we can save lives!

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Smoke Alarm Safety

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  1. Smoke Alarm Safety (Organization Name) (Name of Presenter) (Title of Presenter) (Organization Logo)

  2. Today we’re going to talk about… • The fire problem in the United States • What can you do to help? • Smoke Alarms

  3. What does this mean for you? Home fires are more likely to occur: • When you are asleep • Between hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Smoke alarms save lives!

  4. The fire problem in the United States • 81% of fire deaths occur in the home • Each year: • 365,500 home fires reported • 2,560 deaths • 13,275 injuries • $6.6 billion in property loss

  5. The fire problem in our community • (Include statistics and examples of the fire problem in this community.)

  6. What can you do? • Our role as firefighters • Control the fire once it happens • Everyone’s role • Prevent fires before they happen

  7. The danger of smoke • 8 out of 10 people die from breathing in the poisonous smoke than from the flames • Smoke will put you into a deeper sleep Smoke alarms save lives!

  8. What is flashover?

  9. Takes less than 3 minutes!

  10. Smoke alarms

  11. Make sure smoke alarms work

  12. Know what to do • What do you do if your smoke alarm makes a loud noise?

  13. Pick a meeting place

  14. Practice home escape plan

  15. Make a plan to wake up heavy sleepers

  16. Alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing

  17. Discussion / Q&A • Questions for members of the fire and emergency services?

  18. For more information • Call (insert your phone number here) • Visit (Insert your web address here)

  19. Remember…

  20. Thank you! (Organization Logo)

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