Brazil City Fire Department “Free Smoke Detector” Program

            The department’s “Free smoke detector” program is made possible grant funds and donations received through local business. The local community can contact the department and request and pick up a free smoke detector at the department during regular office hours. Residents within the department’s jurisdiction, who need assistance installing a smoke detector within their home, can call the department and schedule an installation by a department firefighter.

Many times the department is called to a home for a minor incident such as smoke smell or electrical problem. Taking advantage of this opportunity and with permission of the resident, firefighters ensure smoke detectors are in working order while they are there at the home. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) studies have shown that although 85% to 90% of residences now have smoke detectors, 70% of these detectors are not in working order. The department urges members of the community to check their smoke detectors at least twice a year and replace detectors that are more than 10 years old. 

 Contributing business and organizations:

                                    The Wal-Mart Community Foundation

                                    The Clay County Community Foundation

                                    Adamson’s Dry Cleaners