Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department
Smoke Detectors
| New information about Smoke Detectors |
Smoke alarms aren't new. The technology has been around since the
1960s. The single-station, battery-powered smoke alarm, similar to
the one we know today, became available to consumers in the 1970s.
NFPA estimates that 93% of U.S. homes have at least one smoke
alarm. They save so many lives that most states have laws requiring
them in residential dwellings. So, why is all the attention being paid to
smoke alarms this Fire Prevention Week? (more...) |
| When and why your Smoke Detector should be changed |
Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety features of your
home. Properly installed, working smoke alarms will give you the early
warning you need to safely escape from a fire. But how do you make
sure your alarms are working? One important way is to replace them
after 10 years. (more...) |
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
| What you and your family should know about Carbon Monoxide |
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created
when fossil fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, propane, oil, and methane)
burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment are
possible sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an attached
garage could also produce dangerous levels of CO.
However, consumers can protect themselves against CO poisoning by
installing CO alarms inside their homes; by properly installing, using,
venting, and maintaining heating and cooking equipment; and by being
cautious with vehicles or generators in attached garages. (more...) |
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