Did You Know......that the death rate per 100 reported home fires is twice as high in homes without working smoke alarms (1.13) compared to homes with working smoke alarms (.55). When smoke alarms fail it is most often because of missing, disconnected or dead batteries. Did You Know......that the most common material first ignited in home smoking-material fire deaths were mattresses and bedding, upholstered furniture, and floor covering.
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Press Releases
Media Contact: Capt. Rich Bliven (email) Public Information Officer
Press Release - Open letter to residents regarding finances and service delivery (03-16-2010)
Press Release - Phyllis Knight 5k Run/Walk (08-26-2009)
Press Release - Lyndon Fire Sloan Award Recipient (08-20-2009)
Smoke Detector Video
There is a video on YouTube regarding smoke alarms, and their inability to wake some sleeping children. This video is very informational and should be viewed by anyone with children.
To view the video, click here
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