NFPA Smoke Alarm Training Model

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NFPA Smoke Alarm Training Model
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Objectives of the Project

• To ensure that there are working smoke alarms in
  every home in our community.
• To make sure all people know how to test and
  maintain the alarm.
• To ensure all home occupants have and practice an
  escape plan.

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Local smoke alarm requirements and placement of
alarms

• Review the types of housing in all the places
  where you want alarms installed.
• Show examples of housing in your community.

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Be sure to install alarms in the following
places.

• Install an alarm inside each bedroom and outside
  each separate sleeping area.
• Install an alarm on each level of the home
  including the basement.

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Avoid putting smoke alarms in the following
places

• Kitchens
• Garages
• Bathrooms
• Most attics, unless the local jurisdiction
  requires them in walk up attics

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Installation
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Mobile Homes

• Many older mobile homes built before 1978 have
  little or no insulation. If there is little
  insulation or if you are unsure about insulation,
  install the unit on the walls only.

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Equipment Needed

• Smoke Alarms
• Safety Ladders
• Power Drills

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Demonstration and Practice

• Installers practice installing the alarm on
  drywall sheets

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Interacting with Resident

• Address by formal name (Mr. Ms. Mrs. etc.)
• Identify yourself clearly and be sure to have a
  name badge.
• Be persuasive but respect persons right to say
  no to service. Provide fire safety information
  and information about the alarm program.

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Forms

• Fill out survey form. It is a step-by-step
  checklist to make sure adequate alarms or
  batteries are installed in the right places.
• It also provides useful data to the program.
• Have resident fill out the waiver form.

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Testing and Maintenance

• Show resident how to test the smoke alarm.
  Instruct the resident to test at least monthly.
  Give cleaning instructions.
• Leave the instructions that comes in the box with
  the resident.

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Provide fire safety and escape planning
information.

• Review all educational handouts
• with the resident.

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Program Plan and Coordination

• Provide the local plan and instructions for
  reaching the homes in your community.
• Discuss timeline for installation of alarms in
  the program.

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NFPA Smoke Alarm Training Model