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SVFD CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR WAYS TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE WITH FUNDING FROM GRANTS
For Immediate Release:
January 28, 2022
Contact:
Julie Happy
Community Affairs Manager
Spokane Valley Fire Department
509.892.4155
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SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR WAYS TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE WITH FUNDING FROM GRANTS
SVFD AWARDED STATE FARM 2022 GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANT
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Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) continues to share the very real message, smoke alarms save lives. In 2022, with the help of the State Farm Good Neighbor grant, SVFD can save even more lives by installing even more smoke alarms throughout the fire district.
National attention has been drawn to the importance of smoke alarms with two devastating fires occurring in the United States in the first nine days of 2022 resulting in deaths.
SVFD’s continued focus on smoke alarm installation, fire prevention practices, and fire safety in our community has been furthered with help from grants like these from State Farm provide smoke alarms for our community homes in need.
“Good Neighbor Citizenship® company grants are dedicated to helping build safer, stronger and better educated communities across the United States,” said SVFD Deputy Chief, Greg Rogers. “This grant is focused on safety, community development, economic empowerment, and education, all things we focus on every day at SVFD.”
According to the NFPA,
- Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent).
- The risk of dying in reported home structure fires is 55 percent lower in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no alarms or none that worked.
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
- A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
- Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
- Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
- A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.
- People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.
- Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
Residents can schedule a home fire safety visit by calling SVFD 509-928-1700 or visit www.spokanevalleyfire.com.
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 125,000+ over 75-square miles, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas. In 2021, our cross-trained Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics responded to more than 22,400 emergency calls.
Established in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and by SVFD’s Class 2 fire insurance rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau
Connect with SVFD at: spokanevalleyfire.com. For department news, safety information, and timely updates, find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Did you Know?
- You can sign up for a station tour. Great for small groups.
- You should replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year.
- Creating a defensible space with regards to wildfires could just save your home or property.
- We have Friends & Family CPR classes every month.
