According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. This often occurs due to missing alarm batteries or expired alarms.

Fortunately, a new generation of home safety technology — combined with tried-and-true safety practices — can help keep homes and families safer from the threat of home fires. First Alert offers the following tips and products to keep your family safe and healthy:

Be safe, replace: If you can’t think of the last time you installed a smoke alarm, it’s likely time to replace your old ones. All smoke alarms — including battery and hard-wired models — are tested to function for 10 years. Installing new alarms ensures you are protected with the most advanced smoke-sensing technologies. Moreover, neglecting to replace alarms could put you and your family at serious risk.

Go for a 10: One of the greatest advancements in smoke alarm technology in recent years has been the development of new 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms. First Alert’s 10-Year Atom Smoke & Fire Alarm provides this. Consumers have used these to enhance fire protection in their homes. The Atom features an advanced smoke entry system. This design aims to reduce false alarms, along with a loud, penetrating siren. In addition, 10-year alarms provide hassle-free protection. Homeowners, property owners, and renters no longer need to remember to replace costly batteries for the life of their alarms. They also eliminate the risk of ever having an alarm deactivated due to battery removal.

In many areas of the country, upgrading to 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms is also the law. Several states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Louisiana, New York, and Oregon, as well as the cities of Phoenix, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and New York City, have passed laws requiring 10-year battery smoke alarms in residential buildings. Numerous other states and municipalities are considering similar legislation.

Double-up on safety: There are two main types of smoke alarms — photoelectric and ionization. They utilize different technologies to sense smoke and fire. Ionization smoke alarms are generally more responsive to fast-flaming fires. Conversely, photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of smoldering, called “smoldering fires.” Rather than relying solely on one, install both — or a dual-sensor alarm — to maximize your protection. The NFPA and other safety advocates recommend having dual-sensor alarms. They provide the best potential for early detection of all types of common household fires.

Featuring Smart Sensing Technology, the First Alert 10-Year Alarm Life Dual Sensor Smoke & Fire Alarm provides peace of mind as a dual-sensor alarm. It offers the convenience of a 10-year sealed lithium battery. The alarm better detects real threats and helps to combat false or “nuisance” alarms, which may lead to device deactivation. It also provides a decade of protection without the need for battery replacement. It signals an end-of-life warning, notifying consumers when it needs replacement.

Cover your bases: Even if you have smoke alarms in your home, your family may not be sufficiently protected if you don’t have enough devices. To ensure the highest level of protection from smoke and carbon monoxide. The NFPA recommends installing smoke alarms at the top of each staircase and one in every bedroom or sleeping area. To put this into perspective, the average-sized home in America — a two-story, three-bedroom house — needs a minimum of five smoke alarms.

To learn more about 10-year alarms and alarm laws in your state, or tips for protecting your family from smoke, fire and carbon monoxide, visit the First Alert website at https://www.firstalert.com. – (BPT)

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