Program Resources
Learn more about the documents used to carry out the Johns Hopkins Smoke Alarm Project. All documents are linked, with a short description of the document.
Training Materials
Find all the materials needed for providing home fire safety education and smoke alarm installation. These resources include informational videos and written guides.
Smoke Alarm Installation Video
A five-minute educational video with step-by-step instructions on installing fire alarms.
Educational Materials Overview Video
Learn more about the materials used for home safety education in the below video:
Curriculum
There are two different length curriculums created for the JHU Smoke Alarm project -- one long curriculum and one short curriculum. The curriculum can be tailored based on individual home safety discussions with participating households.
Short curriculum
Long curriculum
This curriculum can be used when you have limited time to engage participating families in their home about fire safety prevention. The curriculum contains information on the importance of home safety fire prevention, including information on general fire prevention, the importance of smoke alarms and fire escape planning.
The long curriculum should be used when possible, and when you have more time to engage with participating families in their home about fire safety prevention. This curriculum provides more in-depth information on fire safety. In addition to the topics covered in the short curriculum, this curriculum includes information on cooking and heating safety, sleeping areas and fire extinguishers.
Data Collection
How to Create a Data Entry Account (iPhone & Android)
Please watch Video 1 (password: smokealarm) while reading the below instructions. Pause as needed.
Step 1: Register on REDCap
To create as an installer:
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Register as an installer on REDCap using the Registration Link.
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Save your confirmation email – you will need it later.
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This email will include your QR code.
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Step 2: Download the MyCap App
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Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) on your phone.
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Search for “MyCap”.
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The icon looks like this: ​
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Download the app.
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iPhone users: tap Get, on the right hand side.
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Android user: tap Install.
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Once the download is complete, tap Open.
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When prompted, choose whether to Allow or Don’t Allow notifications.
Step 3: Set Up Your Profile
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Tap Profile, then tap the pencil icon next to My Profile.
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***Do not enter data before creating a profile***
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Enter the following:
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Username: Your email address.
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Password: A numeric password you will remember.
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***Write down your password and keep it in a safe place***
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Tap Save Changes.
Step 4: Join the Project
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Tap Join Project.
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Tap Scan QR Code.
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***Your QR code was sent to you in the REDCap confirmation email***
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When prompted, tap Allow access to your camera.
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Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code from your email.
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Point your camera at the confirmation email and align the QR code inside the white box on your screen.
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Tap Next to join the Johns Hopkins Smoke Alarm Project’s data entry system as an installer.
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Tap Next again and choose to Allow or Deny notifications on your phone.
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Tap Done.
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Thank you for participating in this project.
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How to Enter Data in REDCap
Please watch Video 2 (password: smokealarm) while reading the below instructions. Pause as needed.
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Tap Smoke Alarm Installation Tracking.
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Enter your answers to the following eight required questions:
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Date of installation
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Number of working smoke alarms before visit
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Number of working CO alarms before visit
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Number of working combination smoke/co alarms before visit
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Number of smoke alarms installed
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Number of CO alarms or CO combination alarms installed
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Number of children under 18 living in the home
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Number of elders (age 60 and over) living in the home
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Tap Done and then tap OK to submit your entry.
***Please keep the app open until a yellow banner comes up at the bottom of your screen saying your responses were sent***
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Please complete one entry per home (including campers and temporary structures).
Leave Behind Materials
Below are various informational materials for participating families which provide information about smoke alarm use, fire safety and carbon monoxide safety. Leave behind materials are integrated within the curriculum presented by home educators and should be left with families after reviewing the information.
Smoke Alarm Program Leave Behind Message
This message reminds participants about key information and steps to keep their family safe from fire and carbon monoxide.
This flyer provides families with information and tips for mapping out a fire escape plan. This document is referenced in both the long and short curriculum.
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An interactive checklist flyer which provides families with information on how to prevent fires in the home.
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Information on different types of fires and how each should be extinguished.
This guide provides families with information on testing smoke alarms to ensure proper functioning.
Informational resource which provides information about methods to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in the home.