Fire and Emergency Services participates in Fire Prevention Week 2021
Fire Prevention Week happening this week, Oct. 3-9
– Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, to promote this year’s fire prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, Oct. 3-9, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “What do the sounds mean?” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. “Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family.”
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms,” said Fire Marshal Randy Harris. “When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action! Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services shared these safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
- A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
- A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
- All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
- Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
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