Why are smoke detectors important?

Why are smoke detectors important?

Stacy Gerlich (Fire Captain & Paramedic) gives expert video advice on: Why are smoke detectors important?; How do I install a smoke detector?; How often should I check my smoke detectors and fire extinguishers? and more...

Smoke detectors are really the only way that, especially if you're asleep, you're going to have any idea that there's heating smoke in the house, which then potentially is going to end up being a big fire for you. This is an audible alarm, and this is preparation. This is all planning, and the things that you can do to mitigate the outcome of a fire in your home. Your smoke detector gives you that signal, and it gives you time to get out.