The Shawnee Fire Department’s free smoke detector program has provided smoke alarms to those in need, but the supply of smoke detectors is nearly depleted.
Shawnee Fire Chief Jimmy Gibson said firefighters install about 20 free smoke detectors upon request each month. Over the years, contributions from many sources, including civic groups and other organizations, along with those supplied by the health department, has provided plenty of smoke detectors for the program.
But there have been many more requests recently and no recent donations, so for the first time in three years, the supply is nearly gone.
Having a working smoke detector in a house fire can save lives, so firefighters want to make sure they don’t run out.
“We sure would appreciate citizens who want to donate to that fund,” Gibson said.
Smoke detectors and batteries can be donated, or the department will accept donations to purchase more detectors.
To help or for more information, call Shawnee Fire Station No. 1, 273-4282.
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The Shawnee Fire Department’s free smoke detector program has provided smoke alarms to those in need, but the supply of smoke detectors is nearly depleted.
Shawnee Fire Chief Jimmy Gibson said firefighters install about 20 free smoke detectors upon request each month. Over the years, contributions from many sources, including civic groups and other organizations, along with those supplied by the health department, has provided plenty of smoke detectors for the program.
But there have been many more requests recently and no recent donations, so for the first time in three years, the supply is nearly gone.
Having a working smoke detector in a house fire can save lives, so firefighters want to make sure they don’t run out.
“We sure would appreciate citizens who want to donate to that fund,” Gibson said.
Smoke detectors and batteries can be donated, or the department will accept donations to purchase more detectors.
To help or for more information, call Shawnee Fire Station No. 1, 273-4282.
