Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Derby to distribute 60 smoke detectors to eligible residents
Fire prevention week starts Oct. 4
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.
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| Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto and Derby firefighters attend recent 'Operation Save a Life' event at the New Haven Fire Training Academy. / Submitted photo |
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.
Shelton fire department, Red Cross partner on safety campaign
SHELTON - The Shelton Fire Department, Office of Fire Marshal, and Fire Prevention Bureau in partnership with the New Haven Area Chapter of the American Red Cross recently conducted door-to-door fire safety awareness campaign which included the installation of free smoke alarms.
The effort focused on residents of the Fairchild and Sunnyside mobile home parks located in Shelton.
Over 130 homes were visited by volunteer firefighters of the Shelton Fire Department consisting of Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, Huntington Fire Company No. 3, Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 4, and White Hills Voluntary Fire Company No. 5 along with volunteers from the American Red Cross.
Fran Jones, Chief of Shelton Fire Department said, "The department is grateful for the smoke alarms provided and the time given by the committed volunteers from the ARC.”
While firefighters provided residents with fire safety brochures, volunteers from the American Red Cross installed new smoke alarms in several homes. ARC volunteers also distributed information on emergency planning.
Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief – Fire Prevention said, “Smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning and time for occupants to quickly escape.”
This program was conducted through a nationwide effort by the American Red Cross to assist local communities in fire prevention, awareness, and safety.
Firefighters last responded to a mobile home fire in Sunnyside Park on June 17, 2014.
Anyone who is in need of installing a smoke alarm and may need assistance should contact the Shelton Fire Marshal’s Office at 203-924-1555, ext. 1340.
Always have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times.
Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan.
For additional information on fire safety, visit the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau at: www.cityofshelton.org under “Public Safety.”
This is a press release from Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention, City of Shelton.
Over 130 homes were visited by volunteer firefighters of the Shelton Fire Department consisting of Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, Huntington Fire Company No. 3, Pine Rock Park Volunteer Fire Company No. 4, and White Hills Voluntary Fire Company No. 5 along with volunteers from the American Red Cross.
Fran Jones, Chief of Shelton Fire Department said, "The department is grateful for the smoke alarms provided and the time given by the committed volunteers from the ARC.”
While firefighters provided residents with fire safety brochures, volunteers from the American Red Cross installed new smoke alarms in several homes. ARC volunteers also distributed information on emergency planning.
Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief – Fire Prevention said, “Smoke alarms save lives by providing early warning and time for occupants to quickly escape.”
This program was conducted through a nationwide effort by the American Red Cross to assist local communities in fire prevention, awareness, and safety.
Firefighters last responded to a mobile home fire in Sunnyside Park on June 17, 2014.
Anyone who is in need of installing a smoke alarm and may need assistance should contact the Shelton Fire Marshal’s Office at 203-924-1555, ext. 1340.
Always have working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home, test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times.
Know when and how to call for help. And remember to practice your home escape plan.
For additional information on fire safety, visit the Shelton Fire Prevention Bureau at: www.cityofshelton.org under “Public Safety.”
This is a press release from Ted Pisciotta, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention, City of Shelton.