Fire Chief James Bonzano encourages virtual fire prevention week participation

The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, which is held from October 3rd-9th, is meant to educate everyone about the simple, yet important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“It’s important to learn the different sounds of fire safety to include smoke and carbon monoxide alarms,” said Fire Chief James Bonzano. “The goal of this campaign is to ensure that everyone in the home understands the sounds of these alarms and knows how to respond.”

“Our fire and rescue members will be releasing a series of educational videos and activities throughout Fire Prevention Week as a means to provide the valuable life-saving information while keeping our community from the effects from COVID” continued the Chief. “We hope our community takes advantage of these virtual opportunity’s”. These videos can be viewed online at www.warrencountyfire.com or on the departments Facebook Page.

The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue wants to share the following safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”:

• A continuous set of three loud beeps means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
• A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.
• Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

You may be eligible to receive a free smoke alarm installation if your home is not currently equipped with the sound of a working smoke alarm.

For more information on how to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” as a means to protect your family and home from the dangers of fire, or to participate in the departments smoke alarm program, visit www.warrencountyfire.com or call 540-636-3830.