Escambia Fire Offering Free Smoke Detector Sign Ups At Elementary Open Houses

August 24, 2017

Escambia County Fire Rescue is partnering with the Escambia County School District to attend open house events for 12 local elementary schools, with a goal of promoting fire safety and the county’s free smoke detector program. ECFR firefighters and staff will be distributing information about the program, and attendees will have the opportunity to sign up to have a free smoke detector installed in their home.

Escambia County Fire Rescue will be attending open house events on Thursday, Aug. 31 at the following Escambia County schools:

  • Blue Angels Elementary — K-2nd 5:00- 6:00 PM 3rd-5th 6:15 -7:15 PM
  • C.A. Weis Elementary– 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Ferry Pass Elementary — K-2nd 5:30-6:30 3rd-5th 6:00-6:30
  • Jim Allen Elementary — 6:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Longleaf Elementary — 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Montclair Elementary — 5:30 – 6:30 PM
  • Myrtle Grove Elementary –  6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Oakcrest Elementary  — 5:30 – 6:30 PM
  • Pleasant Grove Elementary — K-2nd 5:30 – 6:15 3rd-5th 6:30 – 7:15
  • Warrington Elementary — 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • West Pensacola Elementary — 6:00 – 7:00 PM

And on Thursday, September 15:

  • Molino Park Elementary — 6:00-7:00 PM (general assembly begins at 5:30)

Smoke detectors that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a working smoke detector cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half.

For more information, contact Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-475-5530 or fire@myescambia.com. For information about obtaining a home smoke detector, call 850-595-HERO (4376). City of Pensacola residents may call 850-436-5200 for smoke detector installation assistance.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News