• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Program Update

    By Published On: October 31, 2014Categories: Department NewsViews: 509

    The Board of Directors of the Stamford Fire Safety Foundation Fund,  recently approved an appropriation of $2,000 for the purchase of additional detectors and batteries.  This includes: 100 photoelectric smoke detectors 40 carbon monoxide detectors 144 9 volt batteries 144 AA batteries This additional appropriation will allow Stamford Firefighters to provide much needed fire detection equipment [...]

  • Time To Change Your Clock…. And Your Batteries In Your Smoke Detectors

    By Published On: October 29, 2014Categories: Media ReleasesTags: Views: 495

      Most fatal fires occur at night. Every home needs working smoke alarms to provide an early warning. Install smoke alarms in all sleeping rooms, hallways that lead to sleeping areas, basements and each additional level of your home. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4” from the wall; wall mounts should be [...]