The drill, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, is a three-year safety campaign to help families prepare to survive a home fire. Our hope is that 'The Great Escape' motivates parents and children to start practicing their home escape plans regularly. Smoke Detector Community Action Kit available from the Kansas SAFE KIDS Coalition. Smoke Detector Community Action Kit is offered to community groups and individuals to promote compliance with the Kansas Smoke Detector Act. The Smoke Detector Act requires that all single-family residences have at least one working smoke detector on every level of the dwelling.
Occupants are responsible for testing and maintaining smoke detectors within their living quarters.
A small fire can transform into a deadly fire within minutes. To help prevent a fire, parents and caregivers need to closely inspect the home and get rid of all potential hazards. Children are naturally curious. Playing with matches and lighters is the leading cause of fire deaths for children ages 5 and under. Children should be taught that lighters are tools, not toys.