Smoke detectors are critical to surviving a night time fire.
Most fatal home fires occur at night, while people sleep. Yes, there are many stories of how smoke detectors have awaken family members and resulted in survival of a night time fire. Having smoke detectors in your home, double your chances of survival. Detector should be placed on ceiling or on the wall 6 to 12 inches from the ceiling and should be placed in each sleeping area. Detectors should not be placed near furnace or air conditioner vents.