Jackson, Madison County fire departments to host free smoke alarm drive

JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to provide free smoke alarms and other materials for the Fire Prevention Week campaign.

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With cooking being a lead cause of home fires, the campaign aims to educate people about the simple actions they can take to keep themselves safe.

On October 10, you can sign-up to receive free smoke alarms and other safety materials from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Kroger — 941 N Parkway, Jackson
  • Food Rite — 1007-1013 E Chester St., Jackson

The Madison County Fire Department is also hosting a smoke alarm and address marker drive on October 4 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Food Giant — Christmasville Rd, Jackson
  • Food Giant — South Highland, Jackson

There you can sign up to have free smoke alarms installed, as well as purchase a $20 double-sided address marker made by firefighters.

For more information, contact the Jackson Fire Department at (731) 425-8690 or the Madison County Fire Department at (731) 424-5577.

 

 

 

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