Smoke alarms save lives; the focus during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS — It’s a small device that could save your life. Having a smoke alarm in your home, increases your chance of surviving a fire by 50% and fire officials are advising homeowners to check their smoke alarms, which have a lifespan of 10 years.
This is Fire Prevention Week in Canada and right across North America, a time to educate the public about fire safety.
This year, raising awareness around the fact smoke alarms expire and need to be replaced, is the primary focus, in order to keep everyone safe.