Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most smoke and fire alarms use an audible signal to alert people it's time to evacuate. But what about people who are deaf or hard of hearing? A number of intriguing alarm technologies have been explored for this population, from bed-shaking devices to robot dogs—yes, you read that right. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we examine three of those technologies and their effectiveness. Learn more about these and other smoke alarm tech for deaf and hard of hearing individuals: nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/Detection-and-Signaling/Review-of-Alarm-Technologies-for-Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Populations
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9! This year's theme centers around the sounds of fire safety as well as alarm technologies for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Learn more: fpw.org
Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org
©2021 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
Most smoke and fire alarms use an audible signal to alert people it's time to evacuate. But what about people who are deaf or hard of hearing? A number of intriguing alarm technologies have been explored for this population, from bed-shaking devices to robot dogs—yes, you read that right. In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, we examine three of those technologies and their effectiveness. Learn more about these and other smoke alarm tech for deaf and hard of hearing individuals: nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/Detection-and-Signaling/Review-of-Alarm-Technologies-for-Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Populations
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9! This year's theme centers around the sounds of fire safety as well as alarm technologies for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Learn more: fpw.org
Disclaimer: This video was created for educational/informational purposes using content under a Creative Commons license and/or fair use principles. If you are the creator or own the footage featured in this video and have questions or reservations, please notify me via averzoni@nfpa.org
©2021 National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®). All rights reserved.
