Smoke Alarms Available From Fire Department

Neighborhood leaders and the Fire Department are spreading the word about the program in which new fire alarms can be installed by city fire fighters.

The New Britain Fire Department says, “If you are a New Britain Resident or own property in New Britain please call 860-826-4311 to set up an appointment to have a smoke alarm installed.”

Newly elected North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) President Pablo Rodriguez took to social media to promote the program, saying,

Do you need or know of anyone in need of smoke detectors? Call (860) 826-4312 New Britain Fire Department. There are about 3000 to be installed for FREE!!!! (New Britain Residents Only) So get yours now and keep your family safe. It does not matter if you own or rent. They are good for 10 years. Call today and setup an appointment for NBFD to come out and install them.

The Arch Area NRZ is also encouraging people to, “Please take advantage of this offer. Smoke detectors do save lives!”

The Fire Department said, on March 2nd,

Today we implemented our “Quick Strike” Program. Not only were we able to canvass the neighborhood with fire Prevention literature, we were also able to install almost 100 smoke alarms in single family homes and apartment units in the area.

The City Council’s Majority Leader, Ald. Carlo Carlozzi (D-5) praised the Fire Department’s efforts,

Thank you to the New Britain Fire Department, Fire Chief Raul Ortiz and all the firefighters who were out this past Saturday morning working hard to help my neighbors with the installation of smoke alarms in my neighborhood. I spoke to some of my neighbors and they very much appreciated the installation of the alarms. My Mom also thanks you for the two new smoke alarms in our home replacing the ones we had. Thank you for all that you do each and every day for all our residents.

The New Britain Fire Department is spreading the word about the importance of smoke alarms to keeping families safe.

Information from the United States Fire Administration says that fire alarms should be replaced every ten years, saying, “Age matters when it comes to smoke alarms.”

The U.S. Fire Administration says that a smoke detector should be in every bedroom and that smoke alarms should be tested monthly, pointing out that, “Half of home fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep.”

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has also pointed out, “the simple life-saving habit of changing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Change the batteries when you change your clock!” at the start of Daylight Savings Time.

Daylight Savings Time starts at 2:00am this Sunday, March 10th.