The Windsor Severance Fire Department, State Farm agents and the National Fire Protection Association will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" campaign this Sunday.

From Oct. 3-9, the partners will educate residents about the simple and crucial actions that should be taken when it comes to fire prevention safety, according to a news release about the campaign.

"What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home and your family," said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at National Fire Protection Association.

As the 2021 Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Windsor Severance Fire Department and Windsor State Farm agents Scott Harper and Heidi Washburn encourage people to embrace this year's theme of the campaign.

Both Harper and Washburn donated Fire Prevention Week kits that included educational items, children's activities and more to the fire department, according to the release.

"It's important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms," Harper said in the release. "When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action! Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond."

Windsor Agent Scott Harper with the Windsor Severance Fire Department (Photo Courtesy of Tamara Pachl).

"To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer's instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online," Washburn added in the release.

In addition, with the "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" campaign kicking off this weekend, the Windsor Severance Fire Department is sharing the following safety tips:

  • If a person hears a continuous set of three loud beeps from a smoke alarms, that means there is smoke or a fire. Get out of the house and call 911 right away.
  • A single beep or chirp from a smoke alarm every 30 to 60 seconds means the battery is low and needs to be changed.
  • Smoke detectors should be replaced after 10 years.
  • If chirping continues after the battery is replaced, the alarm unit needs to be replaced.
  • All smoke alarms must meet the needs of all family members, including those with physical or sensory disabilities.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week, go to www.fpw.org.