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News 9
October 18, 2023
Mena Fire Department to install smoke alarms in homes of those that qualify Submitted by Mena Fire Chief Steve Egger The City of Mena and the Mena Fire Department are pleased to announce that the Arkansas Fire Protection service Board (AFPSB) has awarded the fire department a grant for 100 smoke alarms for the department’s fire prevention program.
cess. We are seeking applicants from low income families, handicapped, and senior citizens. If you know of anyone that fits the criteria and may not have a working smoke alarm in the home please tell them about this program. Applications are available at Fire Station No. 1 at 603 Dequeen Street during normal business hours and will be available at various pub-
City of Mena Fire Department Smoke Alarm Application
Name: ______________________________________Telephone____________________ Address: _________________________City________________ZIP___________________ 1. Do you own or rent your home? _________________ 2. What type of home? _House _Apartment _Duplex _Mobile home _Other (specify) _________ 3. How many levels with living areas are in your home? ___1 ___2 ___3 or more 4. How many people who live in your home are under 5 years old? ____ Over 64 years old? ____ 5. How many people live in your home? _______ 6. How many smokers live in your home? ______ 7. Do you already have a working smoke alarm in your home? ______ _ How old are they? ____yrs. 8. What is the age of the homeowner? ______ Male____ Female____ 9. Household Income _________________________ 10. How many people in the home are disabled? ________ 11. How many people in the home are hearing impaired? _______ 12. How many people in the home are visually impaired? _______ 13. How did you hear about this program? ___________________________________________ Agreement/Release of Liability
100 smoke alarms are available through an application process.
(Photo submitted by Steve Egger)
This will be the second time for the department to be able to institute the smoke alarm program (INSTALL, INSPECT, AND PROTECT) for citizens living within the city limits of Mena. The alarms are the sealed 10-year lithium battery model. The smoke alarms will be installed by the fire department and not just handed out to the individuals. The Mena Fire Department will install at least one smoke alarm in the home of those that qualify through a simple application pro-
lic relations events. The fire department will notify applicants of approval of the application and will arrange a date and time for installation of the smoke alarms. During the installation, firefighters will provide families with information for them to inspect their home for fire hazards and provide fire safety tips to better protect their families from home fires. If you have any question, or need additional information, please contact the Mena Fire Department at 479-394-1234.
The applicant hereby releases the City of Mena Fire Department and its employees of any and all claims, actions, damages, and liability pertaining to the performance of the smoke alarm in the event the smoke alarm fails to perform properly during a fire or related occurrences. The applicant also agrees to release the City of Mena Fire Department and its employees of any and all claims, actions, and liability pertaining to damage that may result during the installation of the smoke alarm. The applicant will also allow the City of Mena Fire Department and its employees to install the smoke alarm and to inspect and perform any necessary maintenance at no charge to the applicant. Further, I understand that the smoke alarm provided by this program is done for public safety and the sponsors or installers are not dealers of this type of goods, and make no warranty on the smoke alarm. I agree to allow program representatives to inspect and verify the function of the alarm at a later date, if they desire. Signed___________________________________ Date _____ /_____ /_______ The Mena Fire Department will contact you upon approval of this application to arrange a date and time for installation. Return completed application to: Mena Fire Department 603 Dequeen St. Mena, AR 71953
How often are Americans changing smoke detector batteries? (according to All Star Home - allstarhome.com)
Three or more times a year- 6% Twice a year - 18% Once a year - 26% Once every other year - 3% Every few years - 3% Never - 7% Only when it beeps - 37%
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61% of Americans have 3 or more smoke detectors in their home. 39% of Americans have unplugged their smoke detectors. 18% have forgotten to plug them back in. 1 in 6 do not remove lint from their dryer every time they use it. 58% of Americans have a carbon monoxide detector in their homes.
