Concord Fire Partners with American Red Cross to Expand Smoke Alarm Program
The Concord Township Fire Department is excited to announce a new partnership with the American Red Cross to strengthen our Smoke Alarm Installation and Safety Program.
This program is designed to assist residents who are unable to purchase smoke alarms on their own or who may require safe installation assistance. A special focus is placed on protecting older adults, who should not be climbing ladders to test or install alarms.
Together with the Red Cross, we aim to reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and fatalities throughout our community by ensuring every home has working smoke alarms
Residents in need of assistance can:
- Fill out the American Red Cross Smoke Alarm Installation Request Form. Once the form is complete, the Red Cross will forward your request to us.
- If you prefer to contact the fire department directly for assistance with your smoke alarms, call Fire Station #1 at (440) 354-7504 or send your name, address and a contact phone number to: smokedetectors@concordtwp.com
Smoke Alarm Facts
By taking a couple minutes to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and testing them monthly, you could save your life and the lives of your family. Smoke alarms, when properly installed and maintained, provide early warning when fire occurs. One smoke alarm in a home doubles a person’s chance of escaping a fire. For the greatest protection, install a smoke alarm on every level of your home and inside each sleeping area. Also, develop an escape plan that every member of the family is familiar with if the fire alarm does sound. Test smoke alarms at least once each month to ensure that they are working properly. Vacuum the dust from inside the alarm at least once every year. Batteries in battery-operated alarms should be changed twice a year or whenever an alarm chirps to signal low battery power. Never borrow a smoke alarm’s battery for another use. A disabled alarm cannot save your life. In addition, smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years or according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Residential Lock Box
When emergencies strike, help is only a call away. However, for those who live by themselves or who have special mobility issues, what happens when they can’t get to the door to let first responders in? A lock box may be able to assist. A lock box is a small metal box attached to an entry door (or other location near an entryway) which holds a key to the door. Only the fire department has the access key to a lock box – this allows the fire department to enter a structure in case of an emergency without causing damage
A residential lock box rental program is available for residents of Concord Township who may be ill, disabled or incapacitated, for example, and who usually do not have someone within their residence who could open the door to responders. The lock box program involves the installation of a rapid access system (key box) for use by emergency workers. This is a courtesy service provided by the department and does not guarantee access to or permanent availability of this program. This program is NOT for commercial use.
For more information contact Inspector Doug Rought (440) 350-1856 or via email Inspector Rought.
Child Safety Seat Installations
Certified car seat technicians are available to assist you with proper child safety seat installation. An appointment is required for all car safety seat installations to allow adequate time to assist and answer questions. Please call (440) 354-7504 (Station 1) on the day you would like your seat installed and a time will be scheduled for that day, provided a car seat technician is on duty. For additional safety seat information please visit the National Highway Transportation Safety Association website.
Wireless Emergency Notification (WENS)
Signing up for Lake County’s Reverse 911 is an additional way for you to stay informed.
Lake County Ohio’s Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) is available for Lake County residents and business. This system provides subscribers the option to receive notifications via text, email, and/or voice, related to weather events, emergencies, road closures, and more. Registration is simple and customizable to your community, types of alerts you’d prefer and when you would like to receive notifications.
For more information/sign up please visit the Lake County Emergency Management website
Aluminum Can Recycling Project
Aluminum can collection bins are located at each fire station, accessible from the station main parking lots.
All proceeds from aluminum can recycling help fund fire safety education handouts and community events.
Please bag cans and toss into the bins.
Used Flag Collection
A collection bin for disposal of worn American flags is located at Fire Station #1, next to the aluminum recycling bin.