Why Testing Your Smoke Alarm Shouldn’t Require a Ladder
How we can make fire safety easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone.
Tiffany Chapman - Founder
3/25/20251 min read
Imagine this: it’s time to test your smoke alarm. You glance up at the ceiling... and realize you need a ladder, a broomstick, or someone taller than you just to press the button.
For millions of Australians—especially older adults, renters, or people with disabilities—this simple task becomes impossible. And yet, regular testing is essential. A smoke alarm that doesn’t work can’t save lives.
At PopSmoke, we believe fire safety should be simple and accessible. That’s why we’re developing a self-lowering smoke alarm mechanism that makes testing, silencing, or replacing your alarm easy—no ladders, no tools, no excuses.
Our goal is to take the stress and risk out of safety and empower more people to stay protected. Because compliance isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about making safety usable in the real world.