Cigarettes can smolder for hours after you go to bed and then turn into a raging inferno. Smoke inhalation is the number one cause of fire-related deaths, mostly while people are in their homes sleeping.
Every home needs at least one smoke detector.
If you have a two story home, you need one on every floor. They should be placed outside of sleeping areas. Check the detector once a month by pushing the test button. When you call 911, you expect a prompt response from the fire and police departments. The following suggestions can help us find you when you call 911.