Derby to distribute 60 smoke detectors to eligible residents

Fire prevention week starts Oct. 4

Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto and Derby firefighters attend recent 'Operation Save a Life' event at the New Haven Fire Training Academy. / Submitted photo

DERBY – Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto and members of the Derby Fire Department recently attended a seminar and demonstration of smoke detectors at the New Haven Fire Training Academy.

The Home Depot, Connecticut Burn Center, Kidde Fire Safety Products, and News 8 sponsored the event, called “Operation Save a Life”.

“Unfortunately, our city has experienced devastating fires over the years. Because of this, we are motivated even more to help protect the safety of our residents,” Dugatto said.

Derby was one of 70 fire departments participating in the program, which netted the city 60 free Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 
The detectors will be distributed to eligible Derby residents during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

Further details on the smoke and carbon monoxide detector give-a-way will be posted on Derby’s municipal website, www.derbyct.gov, as they become available.


This is a press release from Mayor Anita Dugatto's office.