Whitby firefighters will be knocking on thousands of doors this summer and fall to deliver fire safety information to residents and answer questions. The door-to-door campaign is part of their annual "Ever Alert" campaign.

This year’s message is clear: working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Here’s what you need to know to help keep your family safe:

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly;
• Replace batteries once a year or when the low-battery signal sounds;
• Install alarms on every floor and near bedrooms (following manufacturer instructions);
• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years and carbon monoxide alarms every 7 to 10 years (check your manual for details); and,
• Make and practice a fire escape plan with everyone in your home.

Residents are not required to let firefighters inside their homes.

To learn more about fire safety and alarm maintenance, visit whitby.ca/firesafety or follow @whitbyfire on Facebook and Instagram.