Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Smoke Alarm Safety Reminder

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office issued a smoke alarm reminder.

They said that residents should test alarms monthly, replace batteries yearly and replace alarms every 10 years.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a self-funded nonprofit, the association works to help save lives and reduce property loss by providing safety education, information, and resources.

According to NFPA data, smoke alarms were present in about three-quarters (74 percent) of reported home fires between 2018 and 2022. However, nearly three out of five home fire deaths (59 percent) occurred in homes where there were no smoke alarms (43 percent) or where alarms were present but failed to operate (16 percent).

Since working smoke alarms save lives, it’s important to take 5 minutes today and check alarms in your home.