Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gas Detectors SMOKE
DETECTOR INFORMATION: Most people are aware of the danger of
fire but are unaware of the fatality of smoke. More people die
from breathing smoke than by burns. In fact, deaths from smoke
inhalation outnumber deaths by burning by 2:1. In a hostile
fire, smoke and deadly gases tend to spread farther and faster
than heat from flames. Moreover, when people are asleep, deadly
fumes can send them deeper into unconsciousness. Smoke detectors
and carbon monoxide detectors are a powerful and effective fire
safety technology. They are the first lines of defense against
smoke and fire. They may awaken those who would otherwise have
been overcome by smoke and toxic gases in their sleep. And most
importantly, they provide an early warning alerting individuals
of a fire, allowing them precious time to escape. According to
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 75 to 80% of
all deaths by fire happen in the home. More than half of these
deaths occurred