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The Hartsville Fire Company is once again visiting the homes, by
appointment, in the Village of Hartsville. Hartsville Fire Company
volunteers will test and replace your smoke detectors and batteries –and–
they will help you to develop a fire escape plan for your family.
FOR FREE!
To have a volunteer from the Hartsville Fire Company come to your home,
please call the station at (215) 672-9242; leaving your name, address, and
phone number.
Did You Know?
In 3 of every 10 reported fires in home equipped with smoke
detectors, the devices did not work. Households with non-working smoke
detectors outnumber those with no smoke detectors.
Half of home fire deaths occur in homes with no functioning smoke
detectors.
Smoke detectors fail most often because of missing, dead, or disconnected
batteries!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many smoke detectors should I have in my house?
You should have at least one smoke detector per level of your home,
including the basement. It is recommended to have a smoke detector in
every bedroom, garage, utility closets, and any other room that may be kept
closed.
When should I replace the smoke detector batteries?
Every six months. Don't just check them when you change your
clocks, replace the battery with a new one.
What can I do if I can't afford new detectors or
batteries?
Contact Hartsville Fire Company at (215) 672-9242 and they will give you
however many you need. They'll even replace them for you!
What should be
included in my fire escape plan?
Plan two ways out of your house, in case the first is blocked by heat
or smoke. Have a meeting place outside that is safe.
Dial 9-1-1 from outside
your house!
There is a disabled
person in my home. Can I alert the fire department of this before an
emergency?
Yes! You can contact the Bucks County Dispatchers at (215) 672-1000
or (215) 343-0100 with any information that will aide emergency services
personnel.
What is Carbon
Monoxide and what causes it in a house?
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that replaces oxygen in
your home and bloodstream. It is fatal. Carbon monoxide is a common
by-product of the incomplete combustion of a flame. Sources may be a
heater, hot water heater, stove, oven, fireplace, etc.
What should I know
about Carbon Monoxide detectors?
Know that they are very reliable and accurate! If a carbon monoxide
detector is sounding an alarm in your home, you have a problem that needs
immediate attention.
What are the symptoms
of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
Headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizzy spells, confusion, and
irritability. As levels rise, victims suffer vomiting, loss of
consciousness and even brain damage or death.
What should I do when
my Carbon Monoxide detector sounds an alarm?
Never ignore your alarm! Press the silence button to temporarily
quiet the alarm, then call 9-1-1. Immediately move everyone to a source of
fresh air.
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