Redmond fire offering free smoke alarm and home safety visits
Published 1:08 pm Friday, June 21, 2013
The Redmond Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms and home safety visits.
During a home visit, Redmond firefighters will test smoke alarms and install new ones if needed, help identify potential fire hazards and help create a home fire-escape plan.
To schedule an appointment, email KMThorstenson@redmond.gov or call (425) 556-2264.
According to the department:
- Smoke alarms should be installed in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of one’s home
- Test smoke alarms at least once a month — practice a home fire-escape plan at the same time
- Clean smoke alarms with a vacuum
- Smoke alarms need to be replaced if they are older than 10 years
