Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recognizes and congratulates the Washington Fire Department for their outstanding contributions to fire safety education and the installation of 1,000 10-year battery smoke alarms through active participation in the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program.
In doing so, Washington Fire Department has educated residents, young and old, on home fire safety and prevention methods and will directly reduce the number of fire-related injuries and deaths within their community.
“Creating a fire-safe Washington is a top priority for our department, one alarm at a time. It’s not about just installing alarms; it’s about delivering crucial fire safety education and making sure residents understand their fire escape plans or helping them develop one.”
~ Fire Chief Tyler Gee
IMPACT
1,000 10-year battery smoke alarms installed
189 homes protected with new smoke alarms
422 (216 high-risk) residents protected
$25,000 worth of life-saving equipment installed