Senior homeowners, 55 or older, may be eligible for installation of a free smoke alarm, according to San Diego County's Aging & Independence Services (AIS). Vist the Senior Smoke Alarm Program website for more information, or call the Burn Institute at (858) 541-2277. This program is for seniors who reside in San Diego County.
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Great topic....
We unfortunately see many properties that receive tremendous fire and smoke damage that could easily be prevented if the owner has proper work smoke detectors on the premise. Its also important to change the batteries out at least 2 times per year to ensure they continue working correctly....thx for this timely topic
Excellent Idea
Offering free smoke alarms makes a lot of sense, and the newest ones now have a pause button to keep people from removing the batteries when it goes off.
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It's a great idea to have a
It's a great idea to have a smoke alarm for seniors. But to inform you that smoke alarms expires after 10 years. Make sure you get the right security alarms for your home. Here's a website that might help you, pinnacle alarms. Good luck.
Smoke alarms save lives
I think it's really important to install a smoke alarm in your house or flat because it can save your life. Most of the fire-related deaths at home are people that couldn't leave the building because they were asleep. A fire alarm wakes you up and gives you the chance to flee. For me, the investment was definitely worth the money and I feel much more secure than before.
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smoke alarms
ya its useful and must for people
it safeguard the human life
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That's a great idea, and I
That's a great idea, and I think that more cities around the U.S. and around the world should do this also. Glad SD County is doing something good for the seniors of the community!
Free Smoke alarms and installation
That's a great idea that saves lives. The UK have a similar system for the elderly and low income owners where they can get free smoke alarms and cavity and loft insulation which should help quite a bit in the winter.
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At least you should have less sensitive detectors in the kitchen, that when you cook it doesnt go ON.
Presence of sulfur can lead
Presence of sulfur can lead to formation of eg. hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon disulfide, and thiols; especially thiols tend to get adsorbed on surfaces and produce a lingering odor even long after the fire.
milwaukee residents
residents of milwaukee may be eligible for a free smoke detector
Are they giving any away in
Are they giving any away in Wisconsin?
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very good
free smoke detectors
Do they ever give 'em away in Chicago, Illinois?
smoke detectors in Chicago
I'm not sure if this offer is still valid but the Chicago Fire Department had this on it's site:
"Free smoke detectors are now available at all Chicago Fire Department firehouses. The 38th Ward has two firehouses located at 5758 W. Grace and 3918 N. Harlem. Smoke detectors save lives and every household should have a working smoke detector on every level of their home." link
Lemon Grove, CA seniors eligible
Lemon Grove seniors are also eligible for free smoke alarms through the Burn Institute athttp://www.burninstitute.org/
fire detector giveaway in sacramento
the sacramento fire department is giving away free fire alarms, call 916-264-5011 for more info
prince george county does free inspection and installation
prince george will give you a free fire safety inspection and smoke alarm. you can send them a request online
free smoke alarms in detroit this weekend
childrens hospital of michigan is sponsoring a free fire detector giveaway this weekend, not sure if the programs continues. here are the details
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yes i would love a free smoke detector i would love two of them both of mine went bad i have a wife and nine yearold son who i love very much and wont too keep them protected
free for everyone in south carolina
smoke detectors are free to "anyone who needs one" in s carolina according to SDHEC
greensboro installs free new smoke detectors
greensboro fire department will put in smoke detectors for free
smoke alarms for seniors in Ames
Ames fire department offers free smoke alarms for qualified residents, here's the website
pittsburgh area free smoke alarms
you can get free smoke alarms in the pittsburgh here
info for Massachusetts residents on free smoke alarms
This website has info on getting a free fire alarm from your local fire department in Mass.
free smoke alarms to qualified residents of Irving
You may be able to get a free smoke alarm in Irving, see this page
Seattle fire department offers free alarms
Get a free fire alarm if you live in Seattle
free smoke alarms in Austin
Austin Fire Department offers installation of free fire alarm. Link here
free smoke alarms in Charlottesville
here's a link to free smoke detectors in the Charlottesville area
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