Columbus Fire Department<\/p>\n
Media Release<\/p>\n
8\/23\/17<\/p>\n
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Columbus Lowe\u2019s Home Improvement Store Donates 30 Smoke Alarms to Fire Department<\/p>\n
The Columbus Fire Department received a donation of 30 battery powered smoke alarms from the Columbus Lowe’s Store on Monday, August 21, 2017. The smoke alarms will be provided to families who are currently without working smoke alarms as an ongoing effort by the Columbus Fire Department to prevent fire-related deaths and reduce damages to property caused by domestic fires.<\/p>\n
Lowe\u2019s Store Manager, Chris Johnson, said that his store was happy to assist the fire department by providing the donation of alarms.\u00a0 Columbus Firefighters met with store management and employees to thank them for their generous contribution to the safety of the community. \u201cWe are happy to do it,\u201d , said store manager Chris Johnson. \u201cFor a project like this, we have the opportunity to do the right thing for the right people,\u201d Johnson said.\u00a0 Johnson said that his team is always eager to be involved in the community. For the past two years Lowe\u2019s has partnered with the Columbus Police and Fire Departments in providing a venue for the annual City of Columbus Public safety Family Fun Day event. This event, held in the Lowe\u2019s parking lot, is a free community event where community member have the opportunity to learn more the City\u2019s emergency services providers and equipment.<\/p>\n
Department Chief Mike Compton states, \u201cThis donation comes at a time when our on-hand supply of alarms has been depleted. We are very appreciative of Lowe\u2019s generosity.\u201d Chief Compton adds that the department relies on donations to be able to provide smoke alarms to families in need.\u00a0 \u201cWhen our supply is gone, we\u2019ll have to seek more donations.\u201d<\/p>\n
To date for the year, the Columbus Fire Department has responded to 19 residential fires causing damages to property of at least $1000. Of those incidents, 8 homes did not have working smoke alarms.<\/p>\n
Working smoke alarms provide early detection of fire and may allow the limited time needed to safely escape a home or building fire. Working smoke alarms are an important tool to protect you and your family. In addition to working alarms, the Columbus Fire Department recommends that every family create and practice a home fire escape drill.<\/p>\n
For residents in need of a working smoke alarm, alarms are available at the Columbus Fire Department Administrative offices \u2013 1101 Jackson Street, Columbus In, 47201, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.\u00a0 If members of the community would like to donate a new smoke alarm to the Columbus Fire Department, smoke alarm donations may be dropped off at the Columbus Fire Department Administrative offices \u2013 1101 Jackson Street, Columbus In, 47201, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Columbus Fire Department provides this information on what you need to know about smoke alarms:<\/p>\n
Smoke alarms should be installed in sleeping rooms, outside sleeping rooms and on each level of the home, including the basement.<\/p>\n
Fire Statistics According to the National Fire Protection Association:<\/p>\n
In 2015, there were 1,345,500 fires reported in the United States. These fires caused 3,280 civilian deaths, 15,700 civilian injuries, and $14.3 billion in property damage.<\/p>\n
The 2015 U.S. fire loss clock a fire department responded to a fire every 23 seconds. One structure fire was reported every 63 seconds.<\/p>\n
Source: National Fire Protection Association Website (NFPA)<\/p>\n