Project ‘Reach Out

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Project “Reach Out”

Hi everyone and New Year greetings from the Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Well: sadly, the New Year has gotten off to a terrible start and the recent loss of life in Orewa from fire-related medical issues was a huge disappointment and traumatic experience for the crews who were involved with rescuing and then providing critical medical care to the deceased – our thoughts also go out to the family of the loved one.

This is the second fire fatality already for 2016. In both fatalities, there were smoke alarms in the house but, unfortunately, they were not working. In 80% of the house fires we attend, smoke alarms are either not installed or not working. This tragic event serves as a timely reminder for people to check on their elderly friends, neighbours and family, to make sure they have working smoke alarms.

The Fire Service recommends installing long-life photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, living area, and hallway – on every level in the house.

The Fire Service offers FREE home fire safety visits and we encourage you to take up this service. We can install pre-purchased smoke alarms, or you may even be eligible for a FREE long-life photoelectric smoke alarm.

So give us a call now on 0800 NZ FIRE (0800 693 473) and book in a visit from us today. Stay safe out there!

Station Officer Dave Lattimore Silverdale Volunteer Fire Brigade

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