WHY this matters?
Facts & Figures
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A fire doubles in size every 6 seconds.
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Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
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Working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a reported home fire by about 60%.
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Within just 3 minutes the Fire Safety Research Institute says a room can potentially exceed 1,000°F and contain deadly levels of toxic gases.
Case Studies
Case Study Name
Two Alexander County residents escape a fire thanks to their smoke alamrs.
Read more in this Article from WSOC-TV describes how smoke alarms saves lives.
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/working-smoke-alarms-save-residents-house-fire-alexander-county/TBUNW6VXCNFP3BNFVC43UB7PKM/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Case Study Name
A family and their pets escaped from an overnight house fire in New Han over County. “Occupants were alerted by smoke detectors, which really echoes the importance of having working smoke detectors in your home. It really contributed to keeping them safe,” Chief Bobzien said.
https://www.wect.com/2026/01/29/smoke-detectors-credited-with-saving-family-overnight-house-fire/?utm_source=chatgpt.com