Madison County Firefighters install smoke alarms in West Tn homes

It’s the third year for the effort, wrapping up Fire Prevention Week. Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Seminole County EMS/Fire/Rescue is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.

“In a fire, seconds count”, said Evelyn George, fire inspector.

Red Cross Disaster Program Manager, Dustin Calhoun, said installing smoke alarms cuts the risk of someone dying from a home fire in half – a message that is worth repeating. Volunteers hit the streets in Fresno’s Tower District on Saturday to hand out about two hundred free smoke alarms.

Mankato Fire Deputy Director Jeff Bengtson says, “Kids and adults alike, meet your firefighters, see the equipment that we uses, learn about the services we provide besides just fighting fires”.

Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. Despite this compelling evidence, the need for smoke alarms remains great. Go to your outside meeting place.

Local fire agencies from Dixon to Vacaville to Fairfield should be commended for taking a strong and fun step in educating the community about fire prevention and ways to stay safe when a fire does break out.

For more information, call the Fire Department at 530-757-5683.