Having a working smoke alarm increases chances of surviving a fire by more than 50%, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski said local records indicate the percentage is much higher at a press conference on March 10 at Station 13, 2901 N. 30th St. The department and American Red Cross of Wisconsin are providing free smoke alarms to improve fire safety.
“Working smoke alarms give families the one thing that you need most in an emergency – time to escape and time to survive,” said Dr. Ben Weston, chief health policy advisor for Milwaukee County, at the press conference…