Smoke Alarm FAQs
Did you know that most home fire deaths happen when people are asleep between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.? Don’t let this happen to you. Keep your family safe by installing smoke alarms and testing them monthly to make sure they work.
Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety – Did You Know?
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Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms.
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More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
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The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarm FAQs
What Types of Alarms Can I Buy
Are Smoke Alarms Expensive
What Powers a Smoke Alarm?
Where DoI Put Alarms In My Home?
What Do I Do If My Alarm Sounds While I'm Cooking?
How Do I Take Care Of My Alarms?
For more information, tips, and resources on Smoke Alarms and Home Fire Safety, check out our smoke alarm safety page!
Source for Content: U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Protection Association and Maryland State Firemen's Association