Every year 4,000 people die from house fires and an additional 25,000 are injured. The majority of people killed in house fires die in their sleep. Many people believe that the smell of smoke would wake them in the event of fire. In fact, the opposite is true: the carbon monoxide fumes from a fire actually make you more drowsy. The solution? Install and maintain fire alarms in your home to protect yourself and your loved ones.

This informative video is targeted to homeowners and presents five simple steps for protecting a home with smoke alarms. From determining the number, type, and position of smoke alarms needed in your home to advice on creating and practicing escape plans with your family, this video teaches viewers everything they need to know about installing and maintaining functioning smoke alarms. These facts in this video are crucial, because a smoke alarm could save your life!

The 11-minute feature also comes with a Leader’s Guide that provides notes for the presenter summarizing the purpose of the video. In addition, the eight-page booklet provides guidelines for presenting the video to groups, including review and discussion questions to reinforce the message that smoke alarms save lives.