The Fire Marshal Division is responsible for protecting life and property through prevention, enforcement, and education across Kansas City’s roughly 319 square kilometers.

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Fire spreads fast, working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. When working smoke detectors are present in your home, the risk of dying in a home fire is cut by 60%, according to the latest NFPA research.

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Safety Tips

• Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area.
• Install alarms on every level of the home, including the basement.
• It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
• Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
• Working smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.