01-05-2025
Bulloch Co. Fire Department to host ‘smoke alarm blitz'
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — The Bulloch County Fire Department (BCFD) will hold a 'Smoke Alarm Blitz' on Saturday.
The event is a partnership with the American Red Cross and aims to install smoke alarms in homes that do not have them.
Residents may be permitted three smoke alarms at no cost to taxpayers. The Red Cross will assist with the installations, ensuring that as many homes as possible benefit from this safety initiative.
The Smoke Alarm Blitz is part of a continuing effort to protect the community from the destruction and effects of structure fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 3,600 civilian fire deaths were reported in the U.S. in 2023. The leading cause of death was home fires, accounting for 92% of these casualties. Fires in residential areas are reported every 95 seconds, and a home fire-related death occurs every three hours.
The event will be held at Olney Station, located at 17257 Us Highway 301 North, on May 3. Those in area who wish to request smoke alarms can contact the BCFD at 912-489-1661.
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