Autonomous smoke detector – a small life-saving device

Автономный пожарный извещатель – маленький прибор, спасающий жизни

April 10, 2026

Autonomous Fire Alarm – A Small Device That Saves Lives

The Ministry of Emergency Situations is launching a large-scale information campaign on the effectiveness of using fire alarms. The main goal is to remind people that only a child's life can be more precious than their own!

An autonomous fire alarm (AFA) is an affordable and highly effective means of early fire detection that saves thousands of lives.

Mass implementation of the device began in Belarus in 2002. During this time, thanks to the operation of fire alarms, the lives of more than 2.7 thousand people have been saved.

Last year, 67 people were saved in the country, including 14 children. In the Vitebsk region, three people received a chance for a "second life".

The principle of operation of the alarm is quite simple: it reacts to the slightest concentration of smoke and alerts people to danger with a piercing sound signal, allowing them to evacuate in a timely manner and save property.

The device is quite simple to install and operate. It is fixed with two screws to the ceiling or wall, at a distance of no more than 30 cm from the ceiling, and runs on a standard "Krona" battery. During operation, it should be remembered that the power element needs to be replaced regularly. The device will notify you when the time has come by emitting intermittent sound signals.

Today, it is impossible to completely prevent fires in houses or apartments, given the high fire load and the significantly increased number of electrical appliances. Installing an API is a real way to detect a fire at an early stage and take timely measures to extinguish it or evacuate the danger zone.

Take care of the safety of your loved ones – install an autonomous fire detector.