Crime & Safety
Be Your Household’s Hero During Fire Prevention Week and Always
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Darby, PA—It is Fire Prevention Week and Darby Fire Company is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”
According to the NFPA, dead batteries caused one-quarter (26%) of smoke alarm failures. All alarms should be installed and maintained properly in every home, replaced every 10 years, and must reflect the needs of everyone in the household, including those with disabilities.
“Without proper preparation, a small emergency can grow to become a major incident with injuries and fatalities,” said Firefighter and Recruitment and Retention Chairman, Jim Booth. “Emergency response education and planning can be customized to meet the needs of everyone within the household, and are essential for preventing tragedies from occurring.”
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DFC encourages community members to adopt this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, and wants to share tips to help you and your family “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”
Here are the signs to look for and facts to know to ensure fire safety within your household:
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- A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
- A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
- All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
- Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
- Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
Darby Fire Company is currently seeking individuals to join their team as firefighters and junior firefighters. “It’s never too late to volunteer with Darby Fire Company, and you’ll build life-saving skills and make a difference in someone’s life,” said Booth.
To learn more about Darby Fire Company and how to get involved, visit JoinDarby1.org to fill out an inquiry form.
