Fire Prevention Saves Lives!

As part of protecting our community, it is our job to inform the community of the dangers of fires and how to prevent them. Through our fire prevention program we continue to educate our community to help prevent fires before they start.  Members of the Cumberland Goodwill Fire Rescue EMS visit schools and other events year round and during Fire Prevention Week (October) to make everyone aware of the importance of fire safety.

                                                      Check  your  smoke  detector

Test smoke detectors at least once a month. Nearly all smoke detectors have a test button, simply push the test button and the alarm will sound.

Clean smoke detectors at least once a year. Dust and other particles in the air can build up over time and decrease the sensitivity of a smoke detector. The best way to clean a smoke detector is with a vacuum hose.

Replace the entire smoke detector at least once every ten years. Smoke detectors do wear out over time.

Hard-wired smoke detectors should be tested, cleaned, and replaced just as often as non-wired smoke detectors.

Every bedroom should have a smoke detector. It's also recommended to put one in living rooms, kitchens and hallways. you can never have too many!

Smoke detector facts
     • Smoke detectors increase your chance of surviving a fire by 50%.
                                            • An estimated 1/3 of American homes have smoke detectors that do not work.

Fire Prevention Links

Carbon Monoxide is the the most toxic substance you'll come into contact with in your daily life. In your home, at work, garage, car & boat

What is Carbon Monoxide?   Map of Possible Sources    Where to put Carbon Monoxide Detectors   Other Carbon Monoxide Information

How to Install and Test Smoke Alarms