Why should I have a working smoke alarm?

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.

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1. Why should I have a working smoke alarm?
2. What powers a smoke alarm?
3. What types of smoke alarms are available?
4. Where should I install smoke alarms?
5. Are smoke alarms expensive?
6. Will the Fire Department assist in installing smoke alarms?
7. What kind of maintenance do smoke alarms require?
8. My smoke alarm goes off because of steam; what should I do?