Monthly Calls 2024

MonthsCalls

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    258
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    317
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Monthly Calls 2023

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    351

Total 3779

Monthly Calls 2022

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  • January
    320
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    261
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    317
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    247
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    286
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    267
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    319
  • August
    304
  • September
    264
  • October
    301
  • November
    294
  • December
    368

Total 3548

26 Apr

SMOKE ALARMS AT HOME

Posted on April 26, 2017 in News

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.

HERE ARE SOME SAFETY TIPS FOR SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME…

Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area.  Install alarms on every level of the home.  Also install alarms in the basement.

Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.

It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms.  When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.

Test all smoke alarms at least once a month.  Press the button to be sure the alarm is working.

There are two kinds of alarms.  Ionization smoke alarms are quicker to warn about flaming fires and photoelectric alarms are quicker to warn about smoldering fires.  It is best to use both types of alarms in the home.

A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall.  Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms.  They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.

People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms.  These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.

Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

For questions about smoke alarms call us at 864-576-2529.

 

NFPA – Your Source for SAFETY Information