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SMOKE ALARM STUDY
Being asleep at the time of a residential fire is an
important risk factor for fire-related death. Although home fire safety
professionals have expressed significant concerns regarding the ineffectiveness
of conventional smoke alarms for sleeping children, relatively little research
has been done on this important issue.
The objective of this study is to determine the key smoke
alarm characteristics that result in successful awakening of children and prompt
their rapid escape. This is essential for the development of an effective and
practical smoke alarm for sleeping children for use in homes and other
locations where children sleep.
The 5-12 year old target group in this study merits
attention because they are extraordinarily unlikely to awaken to a conventional
residential smoke alarm and perform self-rescue in the event of a fire, and
because our preliminary study strongly suggests that an effective and practical
alarm for this age group is achievable.
PARTICIPATING IN THE
STUDY
To view details of the smoke alarm study process and to
see if your children are eligible to participate, please visit the smoke alarm study participation page.
FUNDING
The Smoke Alarm Study is funded by the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information regarding home fire safety, please visit the Fire & Burns page.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Robyn Kunsman
Study Coordinator, Smoke Alarm Study
robyn.kunsman@nationwidechildrens.org
(614) 355-2772
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For additional information, please visit:
Or Contact:
Robyn Kunsman
Study Coordinator,
Smoke Alarm Study
Email Me
(614) 355-2772
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