[Speakers: Charlie Dickinson - Acting US Fire Administrator; Nancy Nord - Acting Chairman, US Consumer Product Safety Commission]

[Charlie Dickinson:] Every year more than 4,000 people die and 20,000 are injured in fires across the country. 300 of these deaths tragically involve children under the age of 5.

[Nancy Nord:] Did you know that two-thirds of fires that kill children younger than 5 are in homes that do not have a smoke alarm. Smoke alarms save lives and they should be placed on every floor and in every bedroom of the home.

[Charlie Dickinson:] Fire deaths are preventable. So USFA and CPSC are working together to help reduce fire-related deaths. Fires occur every day in every community. Families need to be prepared - have a fire escape plan, know where to meet, and parents and caregivers should help get the children out of the house.

[Nancy Nord:] And have a working smoke alarm. If it is more than ten years old, get a new one. Check the batteries twice a year, and make sure to change them at least once a year.

[Charlie Dickinson:] Take action and plan today.

[Nancy Nord:] It may just save a life tomorrow.