Fire Prevention Week begins this Sunday, with the theme being “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you.”

Steve Molloy, Fire Chief for Thompson Fire and Emergency Services, explains where smoke alarms should be located in our homes.

“Smoke alarms in residential homes with basements should be placed  on every level of your home but also in your sleeping quarters so smoke alarms should be installed in the bedrooms where you and your family sleep. They can either be mounted on the ceiling or mounted on the wall no less then 12 inches from the ceiling.”

Molloy said smoke alarms provide the early detection that is needed to help people escape a fire.

Hear more about fire prevention week and how to make smoke alarms work for you.  Tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.