Use Smoke Alarms

Illustration of a house cross-section showing recommended smoke alarm placement—near bedrooms and on each level, including basement.
A PSA advising to test smoke alarms monthly, with a graphic of a finger pressing a test button.
replace your alarms after 10 years
Infographic about where to place smoke detectors when sleeping with door closed
An illustration promoting fire alarm awareness, showing an alarm, sound waves, an ear, and informational text.
A smoke alarm illustration with text urging to have working smoke alarms on each home level, in bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
Illustration of a house cross-section showing recommended smoke alarm placement—near bedrooms and on each level, including basement.
A PSA advising to test smoke alarms monthly, with a graphic of a finger pressing a test button.
replace your alarms after 10 years
Infographic about where to place smoke detectors when sleeping with door closed
An illustration promoting fire alarm awareness, showing an alarm, sound waves, an ear, and informational text.
A smoke alarm illustration with text urging to have working smoke alarms on each home level, in bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.

Download and read the tips below:

use-smoke-alarms.pdf

 

Guidelines for installing smoke alarms in homes and community buildings, emphasizing their importance for safety and proper maintenance.
The image contains a QR code, which can be scanned to go to the smoke alarm information of the American Red Cross.

Need Help?

The Minoa Fire Department is committed to helping our community stay safe from fire. If you have questions about smoke alarms, installation locations, or fire safety planning, please contact us.

We are also proud to partner with the American Red Cross through the programs Sound the Alarm, Save a Life,  which helps provide and install smoke alarms for those in need. For free installation of smoke alarms, scan the QR code on the right.

Working smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours are ready.