Norristown Fire Dept. Performs 'Smoke Detector Blitz' On MLK Day

NORRISTOWN, PA -- The Norristown Fire Department was joined by volunteers from around the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to deliver smoke detectors to households in need.

Working alongside students from Norristown Area School District and volunteers from IBEW 98, the fire department's annual blitz checked and installed detectors around the municipality.

According to the municipal Buildings and Code Compliance department, close to 11,000 smoke detector violations (missing, no battery, expired, etc.) were recorded in residences from 2016 – 2021. The Norristown Fire Department runs fire safety awareness programs throughout the year to reinforce the safety message.

The Norristown Fire Department will host additional blitz events in the spring in conjunction with the Norristown Area School District.

Throughout the year NFD installs smoke detectors in owner-occupied homes. If you would like a smoked detector, you can call the fire department at 610-270-2870.

For more information please contact the Public Information Office at 610-270-0429.