Escambia County Fire Rescue will be distributing free smoke detectors Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m. during a neighborhood canvas in the Lakewood area. During the event, volunteers from First Baptist Church of Warrington and ECFR firefighters will be walking the neighborhood, knocking on doors and offering to install a smoke detector. The canvas will cover the general area north of Barrancas Avenue, east of Old Corry Field Road and south of Bayou Chico.
Smoke detectors that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a working smoke detector cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Escambia County Fire Rescue are continuing to work toward their goal of having a working smoke detector in every home in the county.
For more information, contact Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-475-5530 or [email protected]. For information about obtaining a home smoke detector, call 850-595-HERO (4376). Residents within city of Pensacola limits may call 850-436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.
