Having working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in your home can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death in a fire. However, First Alert also recommends that you have flashlights in every bedroom in case of a fire emergency. Since the fire situation is very dark, a reliable working flashlight can help light your way to safety. Additionally, carbon monoxide alarms are a vital safety product necessary in any home since carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning death in the U.S.**

An escape ladder can also be useful as a secondary escape route from a room in case one or more exits are blocked by fire or smoke.

**Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)