Fire Safety in Geauga County

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

Getting educated from our first responders.

This past week was Fire Prevention Week, which is a great reminder to educate yourself and to make sure you know what to do in the unfortunate event of a fire. 

First and foremost, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are a necessity.  Be sure to TEST your devices MONTHLY, CHANGE them YEARLY and REPLACE them every 10 YEARS.  It is important to know that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are two very different devices and should both be in your home.  Fire alarms detect smoke while carbon monoxide detectors detect carbon monoxide, a harmful gas that can cause health effects.  You can purchase dual detectors that pick up the presence of both smoke and carbon monoxide but having individual detectors is best and most reliable.  

This week I had the opportunity to visit a few local firehouses in my community.  Thank you for all you do and if we can help bring awareness to the community including providing fire safety tips and provide educational resources, we are happy to do so!