SMOKE ALARMS I’m Rob Neale from the United States Fire Administration. Do you know that more than 3,000 Americans died in home fires last year? In most cases, the home did not have a working smoke alarm. A sounding smoke alarm gives you with the extra seconds you need to get out of your home - alive. Install and maintain a smoke alarm on every level of your home. Replace the battery every year. It’s a simple way to help keep you and your family better protected 24-7. This message is brought to you by the United States Fire Administration, your local fire department and this radio station.