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Recent Success Stories Highlight the Need For Working Smoke Detectors
** Media Interviews With Chief Morris Available on Request **
Stamford, CT — As the holiday season approaches, the Stamford Fire Department is calling on all residents to prioritize safety by ensuring they have working smoke detectors in their homes—or the homes of loved ones. Recent incidents have proven once again that smoke detectors save lives and property, providing critical early warnings that allow people to escape fires safely. Yet all too often, the absence of working smoke detectors leads to tragic and avoidable loss.
The winter months bring heightened fire risks due to seasonal hazards such as:
- Unattended candles near flammable materials.
- Chimney fires from improperly cleaned fireplaces.
- Dry Christmas trees catching fire.
- Unattended cooking during holiday gatherings.
- Electrical overloads from excessive holiday lights or decorations.
- Highly flammable decorations placed near heat sources.
- Smoking materials are carelessly discarded.
These risks make having properly functioning smoke detectors in every Stamford home more important than ever.
Give the Gift of Life: Free Smoke Detectors and Installation
The Stamford Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors and installation to all Stamford residents. Take this opportunity to protect your family and friends by ensuring their homes are equipped with lifesaving devices.
Chief Morris emphasizes:
“Smoke detectors save lives. They provide the crucial early warning needed to escape a fire safely, especially during the holiday season when the risk of home fires increases. If you don’t have working smoke detectors in your home, now is the time to act.”
“If your smoke detectors are over 10 years old, they should be replaced. Modern smoke detectors are more reliable and effective. This holiday season, we’re offering free smoke detectors with installation to ensure every home in Stamford is protected.”
“The Stamford Fire Department is committed to your safety. If you need a smoke detector, we’re here to help. Call our Public Information Hotline at 203-977-5500 or visit our website to schedule your free installation. Together, we can make every home safer.”
The Facts About Smoke Detectors
- Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 60%, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Three out of five fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or with alarms that aren’t working.
- Homes with working smoke detectors cut the risk of fire death in half.
Smoke Detector Safety Tips
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.
- Use interconnected smoke alarms when possible so that when one sounds, they all sound.
- Test smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button.
- Replace smoke alarms every 10 years to ensure reliability.
- Include smoke alarms as part of your home fire escape plan.
Time is Precious
In the event of a fire, you have less than two minutes to get everyone out safely after a smoke detector sounds. Don’t wait until it’s too late—act now to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Get One or More Smoke Detectors Installed For Free
Schedule your free smoke detector installation today by calling 203-977-5500 or visiting our website at one of the web addresses below. Let’s work together to make Stamford a safer place for everyone.
https://www.stamfordfire.com/smoke-and-or-carbon-monoxide-detector-installation-appointment-request/
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Deouty Fire Chief / Public Information Officer Philip Hayes
(203) 977-5600
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