P.O. Box 81; Phelps, NY 14532 315.548.3862
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Other Information Regarding Smoke Detectors
Related News Stories (these are 3 of the many related news stories)
What Can You Do To Protect Your Family?
Click HERE for answers to other FAQ's about smoke detectors.
- Sixty-five percent of reported home fire deaths in 2000-2004 resulted from
fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. - No smoke alarms were present in 43% of the home fire deaths.
- In 22% of the home fire deaths, smoke alarms were present but did not sound.
- An estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working
smoke alarms!
Related News Stories (these are 3 of the many related news stories)
- Richmond, NY Fatal House Fire, kills 8, no smoke alarms in the home
- Dolgeville, NY Fatal House Fire, possibly due to smoke detectors w/ no
batteries - Tonawanda, NY Fatal House Fire, no working smoke detectors in the home
What Can You Do To Protect Your Family?
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement.
Many fatal fires begin late at night or in the early morning. - For extra safety, install smoke alarms both inside and outside sleeping areas.
Since smoke and many deadly gases rise, installing your smoke alarms at the
proper level will provide you with the earliest warning possible. - Always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- Install at least one Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home
- If your smoke detector activates due to cooking, DO NOT remove the
batteries. Simply wave a towel near the detector, to clear the smoke from it. - Replace batteries AT LEAST once per year, and replace the entire smoke
detector unit every 8-10 years. Test the unit monthly.
Click HERE for answers to other FAQ's about smoke detectors.
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What: Volunteer members of the Phelps Fire Department will be canvasing the
Phelps Fire Department fire protection district, going door to door, to ensure
that every home has a working smoke detector. If the resident does not have a
detector, or a non-working detector, they will install one, free of charge in the
home. If the current detector needs a new battery, they will offer and install a
smoke detectors.
When: The program will begin in February, 2010, and extend until the entire
district has been covered. If you are not home when the member comes by,
they will leave a note stating that they were by, and offer a method of contact
so that they can return.
Who: Volunteer members of the Phelps Fire Department will be identified with
photo identification, prior to entering your home. If it is not visible, please feel
free to ask for it.
Phelps Fire Department fire protection district, going door to door, to ensure
that every home has a working smoke detector. If the resident does not have a
detector, or a non-working detector, they will install one, free of charge in the
home. If the current detector needs a new battery, they will offer and install a
smoke detectors.
When: The program will begin in February, 2010, and extend until the entire
district has been covered. If you are not home when the member comes by,
they will leave a note stating that they were by, and offer a method of contact
so that they can return.
Who: Volunteer members of the Phelps Fire Department will be identified with
photo identification, prior to entering your home. If it is not visible, please feel
free to ask for it.
| Questions? Call 315-548-9064 Or E-Mail NieskesR@PhelpsFire.org |