Installing smoke detectors is the smart thing to do; it's also the safe thing to do.

Follow these tips to help save your life & property from fire:

• For minimum protection, install a smoke detector outside of each bedroom or sleeping area in your home.
• Keep your bedroom doors closed while you are asleep. Better, install detectors on every level of your home.
• Keep your smoke detectors properly maintained. Test them once a week to ensure that the detectors are working properly.
• Every Spring and Fall when you change your clocks, remember to change your smoke alarm batteries. Use only the type of batteries recommended on the detector.
• Develop an escape plan and review the plan with all members of the family frequently. Be aware that children and elderly people may need special assistance should a fire occur. Establish a meeting place outside the house for all members of the family to ensure that everyone gets out safely. When fire occurs, get out of the house and use a neighbor's telephone to dial 911.

This information provided by New York City Fire Department