John Drengenberg Quotations

Fires may behave differently because homes today typically contain larger quantities and different types of materials than before. This means you need as much early warning as possible to evacuate safely. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms remain the most effective way to protect you and your family from the risk of fire.

Smoke alarms have been around a long enough time that most people know to evacuate immediately when they hear one. Unfortunately, people are prone to forget that the batteries in smoke alarms need changing at least once a year and the smoke alarm itself should be replaced every 10 years.

Their situation is like cell phones. Studies have been batted back and forth for years. But there's no definitive scientific evidence that would demand concern.

Our biggest problem with them isn't the temperature. It's when people who can't properly react to the heat, such as infants or the elderly, use them and become uncomfortable and potentially injured.

They (heated bedding products) are like Christmas lights. When they get too hot, too cold or emit an odor, it's time for new ones.

Families need as much warning as possible to evacuate safely. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are the most effective way to protect you and your family from the risk of fire.