CINNAMINSON, N.J. – Cinnaminson Fire Department Chief William Kramer, Jr. announced today that the department has received smoke alarms for distribution to residents in need.
Through WPVI’s Operation 6 Save-A-Life fire safety awareness campaign, the department was one of a number from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware to receive smoke alarms.
On March 21, 2012, Kidde donated more than 7,000 smoke alarms to the campaign. The donated smoke alarms have sealed in batteries that never need to be replaced. However, as with all smoke alarms, the entire detector will need to be replaced when it reaches 10 years of age. Other sponsors included Kidde (the manufacturer of the alarms), Home Depot, and Tri- State Toyota Dealers.
“The Cinnaminson Fire Department wants all residents to have access to life-saving equipment, like smoke alarms, regardless of their ability to pay for them. Money should never be a barrier to protecting your home or loved ones from a fire,” said Chief Kramer. “This year’s campaign will help us reach the two most vulnerable segments of the population – children and senior citizens – who we have a moral obligation to care for and protect.”
“The Cinnaminson Fire Department is happy to once again partner with the Operation 6 Save a Life campaign, which is an outstanding program that helps protect some of our neediest citizens from fire,” said Cinnaminson Fire Marshal Danny Norman. “This campaign does save lives. In fact, it is one of the most effective fire safety education outreach programs we have.
For more information or to see if you qualify for a free smoke alarm, contact the Cinnaminson Fire Department at 856-829-5220 during normal business hours.
