Home Fire Safety: Video Series

Smoke alarms detect smoke when smoke comes into contact with them, so placing them in high areas in the living room, bedrooms and hallways is a great way to get the best use out of them. Find out how smoke alarms work with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.

The two types of smoke alarms are the photoelectric smoke alarm and the ionization smoke alarm, each of which works better for a different type of fire. Find out which smoke alarms are best to use with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.

When choosing a carbon monoxide alarm for a home, consider finding a carbon monoxide and smoke detector combination. Include a carbon monoxide detector in any home with a gas oven, gas heater or gas electric with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.

Safety regulations for fire extinguishers differ from residential use to commercial use, but it is recommended to be stored near exits in a safe place. Get advice on storing and using fire extinguishers with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.

A house fire alarm should be tested at least once a month, and all of the batteries should be changed twice a year to assure they are operational. Find out how to maintain smoke detectors with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.

When changing a smoke detector battery, determine where the battery is located, remove the old battery, replace it with a new battery, and reinstall the smoke detector. Make sure the batteries are always working in a smoke detector with helpful tips from a fire and life safety educator in this free video on fire safety.