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Actor Taylor Kinney Teams Up With First Alert For Fire Prevention Month
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to fire safety, actor Taylor Kinney knows a thing or two. As one of America's favorite TV first
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[{"type":"text","content":" AURORA, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to fire safety, actor Taylor Kinney knows a thing or two. As one of America's favorite TV first responders, the actor has learned the importance of fire safety and how proper alarm installation in the home can be the difference between life and death. And this Fire Prevention Month, Kinney is taking on fire safety awareness with First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety*. Through a powerful public awareness campaign, the actor is reminding viewers to talk to their families about fire safety and take key steps to help protect what matters most.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8594251-first-alert-taylor-kinney-fire-prevention-month/ \n\"I'm thrilled to partner with First Alert for this important cause. As a firefighter on TV, the importance of fire safety and outfitting your home with alarms is definitely something in my wheelhouse,\" said Kinney. \"It's imperative we remind families to talk to their loved ones about taking all the measures to protect their homes.\" \nEvery 24 seconds, a fire department responds to a fire, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Even more startling, three out of five home fire deaths are caused by fires in homes with no smoke alarms (40%). Yet, home fire deaths are drastically lower – 54% lower, in fact – in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no alarms or none that worked**. \nFirst Alert, with the help of Kinney, launched a series of PSAs to remind consumers about the proper placement, installation and maintenance of alarms with important tips, including:\nPlacement is key: According to the NFPA guidelines, smoke alarms should be installed on each level of the home, including the basement and in every bedroom, and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms should be on every level and near sleeping areas. Checking alarms: It's critical to test alarms regularly and change the batteries at least twice a year or install First Alert 10-year sealed battery alarms for hassle-free protection, eliminating the need for battery replacements for a decade! Replacing alarms: Smoke alarms don't last forever and should be replaced every 10 years, and CO alarms should be replaced every seven to 10 years, depending on the model. Plan. Practice. Repeat: Make...