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
Update as of 3/4/25, we are transitioning to a new data collection software.
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We ask for a small amount of de-identified data from our partners. We will be using an online form via Qualtrics (click here). For areas without cell service, you can complete this paper form, and then manually enter the information from the paper into the online survey later.
This is what the form looks like:
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One form should be filled out for each dwelling where alarms have been installed. For mobile homes and campers, you can complete one additional submission per each one.
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.