Learn the sounds of fire safety

Published 8:58 am Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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Columbus Fire Dept, Landrum Fire Dept and State Farm team up for Fire Prevention week

The Landrum & Columbus Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA.

The Landrum & Columbus Fire Department and local State Farm agent Tiffany Freel encourage all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. Freel recently donated a Fire Prevention Week kit to the fire department which included posters, promotional items, magnets and children’s activities.

“It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms,” said Freel.

“When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action. Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond.”

Landrum & Columbus Fire Departments shared the following safety tips to help you “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”:

A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.

A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.