The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke
and carbon monoxide are present.
• Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else
that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of
the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leaving
the area without help.
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second
counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up
valuables.
• In leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling
its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through
cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate
exit. If the inside of the door is cool, place your shoulder
against it, open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if
heat and smoke rush in.
• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke,
stay close to the floor where the air is cleaner. Crawl if
necessary, and breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if
possible.
• Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make
sure everyone is there.
• Call the fire department from your cell phone outside, or
from your neighbor’s home-not from yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the fire officials say that it
is safe to do so.
• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be
effective to protect against fire as stated in the NFPA
Standard 72. For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline
Smoke alarm pattern is 3 long beeps with voice
“Fire! Feu!”, 1.5 second pause, 3 long beeps, repeating.
What to do When the Alarm Sounds!
SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION
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