Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement.
More information about fire prevention
This article is part of a series of articles for Fire Prevention Week. Read the other articles in the series.
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- Cultivate a fire-safe farm
- Have a fire escape plan
- If you can’t stand the heat … prevent kitchen fires
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