Smoke Detector Program
Fire prevention and safety in the home are major concerns for all community fire departments. The Navassa Volunteer Fire Department has resources available to the public to help keep our homes safe. One of these assets is the Smoke Detector Program. The Fire Department sponsors a free service designed to ensure homes in Navassa are equipped with a working smoke detectors.
This program is available to Navassa residents that own their home, and are not physically or financially capable of installing detectors. Request for detectors will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
The Navassa Fire Department will also check existing smoke detectors to ensure they are working and in a proper location.
A Smoke Detector can SAVE YOUR LIFE!
Fire Facts:
- Fire in your home can turn a familiar environment into a confusing maze. Develop a home escape plan and practice with your family.
- Smoke kills -- most fire victims die from smoke inhalation long before the flames reach them.
- More fire deaths occur when people are sleeping, between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
- Fire increases in temperature quickly.
- According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you have less than two (2) minutes to escape your house.
In a fire, seconds really do mean the difference between life and death. A properly located, working smoke detector can give you those valuable seconds to get you and your family outside to safety.
Facts About Smoke Detectors
Smoke Detectors are indispensable tools for life safety but they require proper installation and maintenance. Location is critical for ample warning. Caring for smoke detectors is quick and easy task. Check the following recommendations.
- Every home should have at least one smoke detector
- Test battery operator smoke detectors weekly
- Electrical (AC) powered smoke detectors should be tested monthly
- Replace batteries at least every year
- Daylight savings time is a good day to remember to replace batteries.
- Keep the outside cover of the detector free from dust and dirt.
- Lightly vacuum or dust from the outside
- Do not take it apart to clean or repair
To find out more about the smoke alarm program, please contact Chief Donny Williams at (910)371-9988 or you can e-mail him at donny.williams@navassafire.com.
