Fire officials say working smoke alarms are critical to giving families time to escape during a fire.
Residents are encouraged to install alarms on every floor and in bedrooms and to create a family escape plan.
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“Our assignment was we need to check our smoke detector, so we can see if it works in case we have a fire, and you always need a door,” said Alanna Watkins, one of the program participants. “You don't want to live in a basement or attic if you don't have a door. And you have to have a plan, so when you have a sleepover with your friends, you have to tell them where to meet up if you have a fire.”
Spring has officially arrived, and for many Ohioans, that means it’s time to start spring cleaning in and around their homes.
February 3, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal: COLUMBUS, Ohio – In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 2-8, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is raising awareness about steps Ohioans can take to prevent burn-related injuries inside and around their homes.