Homeowners Don't Know Fire Safety Basics, Survey Finds

According to NFPA, a properly functioning smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. NFPA statistics also indicate that the primary reasons smoke alarms fail to operate in home structure fires are batteries that are missing or disconnected (50%) or dead/discharged (23%).

Yet, a recent Kidde survey, conducted by Kelton Research, reveals a striking reluctance among