Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm

Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. They can be picked up at the fire department headquarters, 20-22 E. Ross St. “Smoke alarms can make the difference between life and death in a fire by alerting people in enough time to escape safely, but first they need to be installed in all the required locations, including all bedrooms, and second, they need to be working!” The foundation’s goal is to decrease injuries and fatalities by providing smoke detectors to as many households as possible, the city said in a press release.

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

That smoke triggered the alarms which woke the sleeping family.

The worldwide Association of Fire Chiefs recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and having a combination of both ionization and photo electric smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires. “Fire Prevention Week presents the flawless opportunity to better educate the public about this potentially life-saving message”, said Murray.

They will get 54 alarms to start, and once those alarms are given out, the department will be able to get more. If you do not have smoke alarms in your home and can not afford them, please call HCFR at 813-272-6600 and ask about our SAFE program. 6, 7 and 8 to offer fire safety tips.

The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m.in Carousel Park and includes a chili cook-off, fire safety demonstrations, children’s activities and exhibitors. Proceeds from chili and food sales will be used for fire prevention and public education.

With fall around the corner and burning season approaching as leaves and debris clutter the lawns, O’Fallon Fire Department is raising awareness for fire safety in honor of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 4-10 annually.