First Alert Combo Voice Alarm Giveaway

 

Did you know that fire Prevention Week was established in 1920 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings?  Every year in October, First Alert, along with the National Fire Protection Association and various other organizations, help spread awareness about the dangers of fire and CO poisoning and to educate the public on how to protect themselves, their families and their homes.

“In the event of a fire, every second counts!” said Deborah Hanson, director of external affairs for First Alert.  In just seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire and a home can become engulfed in flames and smoke.  An effective escape plan can help you and your loved ones get out of the house quickly and safely in an emergency.  According to Hanson, the best escape plans have two ways to get out of each room just in case the primary way is blocked by fire or smoke.  Make sure everyone in the household knows the various routes and practice your escape plan once a month so it becomes second nature.  Voice-enabled alarms, like those available from First Alert, also can help save time by identifying where fire and smoke are in the home so residents can determine the safest and fastest ways out.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to test First Alert's Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice & Location. Did you know that you should replace your smoke alarms every 7 years? I knew that changing the batteries every 6 months was important, but I had never given thought to the life span of the alarm itself. This alarm has an End of Life Timer built in. The voice alert can tell you not only which part of your home is in danger but also if it's a smoke or carbon monoxide alert. The voice on the alarm is loud and can even wake the sleeping teenagers in my home! This is a very valuable feature, as Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the US according to the AMA. Installation of the alarm was very easy. I plan to replace all of our alarms with this particular model because it was so easy to install. This alarm also has a single button that can test all of the alarms functions which makes testing so much easier.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15), First Alert is offering its Facebook fans the chance to “escape” to the place where it all began – Chicago.  To enter, you must “like” First Alert on Facebook between now and October 31, then register to enter. 

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First Alert is also giving a Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm to one lucky Yummy Boy Mummy reader!  Entering is easy when you use the below Rafflecopter form. Please be patient as it may take a moment to load. If the form does not load correctly, click HERE to refresh. Good Luck!