The National Science Fair

Martin Schaarschmidt

HoREX launches information action on the subject of smoke about 600 citizens die each year in fires mostly in his sleep. Cause of death is less fire, but rather the resulting smoke. Smoke detectors, using them in private households in the meantime six federal States is required by law to create effective protection against a risk of suffocation. But is to be observed: the use of special solutions is strongly recommended for people with a hearing loss. These are available, for example, in the over 320 craftsmanship workshops of HoREX, a nationwide leading hearing care professional community.

Currently, the HorExperten of the HoREX launch an action at the learn in all shops of the community around the theme of smoke detectors. A nightly apartment fire usually only our sense of hearing can be kept at us from the worst”, explains Tannassia Reuber of the hearing acoustics EC HoREX. Most other human senses, such as our sense of smell, are switched off in your sleep. Who is not alerted in a night-time fire by acoustic signals, harmless inhaled the toxic smoke, often just a few breaths are deadly. One is unconscious and choking.” Alone the loud signal from a smoke detector can wake up in time the sleeper in the event of an emergency. Special precautions however recommended when people with weak hearing must be warned of the deadly fire gases. Already who do not hear sounds at high frequencies or pushes his hearing aids during the night, the loud alarm signal of a conventional smoke detector does not provide security more.

For those who have difficulty hearing or understanding spoken words, the more than 320 master enterprises of HoREX have therefore special smoke detectors solutions. Depending on the requirements, these support the acoustic warning signal in case of emergency with bright, well perceived flashes of light or a vibrating alarm. Studies from other countries show that the number of fire victims at the nationwide use of appropriate smoke detectors reduced by 40 to 50 percent”, so again Tannassia Reuber. Within the framework of our action all interested parties can check the comprehensive about this important topic. Also advise the master enterprises of HoREX also to many other aspects of good listening. And there is the chance to verify your own hearing professionally and free for all visitors.” Interested parties can find the HoREX HorExperten in your area using the search feature on press contact: Martin Schaarschmidt, Tel. (030) 65 01 77 60, E-mail:, Editorial Note: the hearing acoustics EC headquartered in Kreuztal HoREX was founded in 1995 and is one of the leading performance of hearing-acoustics industry. Today, nationwide over 320 listening acoustic master specialist businesses belong to her. The HoREX care professional aims to offer an individual hearing solution to people with hearing loss, the is based on personal hearing requirements and a fair price / performance ratio. The HoREX provides future-oriented perspectives and an attractive shopping policy, extensive marketing support and numerous services, offers in-service training and quality certification to its members. For more information, see