They went downstairs to investigate and found a large amount of smoke on the first floor. They exited the house immediately and then called the fire department. Through Mr. and Mrs. Stradling's alert response to the smoke detector alarm, their lives were saved and major property damage was averted. For the greatest level of safety, a smoke detector should be placed on every level of the home and tested monthly. Like a guard dog, a smoke detector stands watch over the home both day and night.
Most fatal fires occur during the night when people are sleeping and most vulnerable.
The Smoke D.O.G. Award recognizes individuals whose lives were saved by reacting appropriately to the warning sound of a smoke detector. The Ohio Department of Commerce is one of the state's chief regulatory agencies. It works to protect Ohioans by enforcing regulations involving construction, fire codes, financial institutions, investment, liquor control, real estate, and unclaimed funds. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. The State of Ohio disclaims liability for any errors or omissions.