BULLHEAD CITY – Often, home fires occur during the night when residents are fast asleep. One misconception is that a person will awaken from the smell of smoke. Unfortunately, smoke is a silent killer! Smoke contains many deadly gases, such as carbon monoxide, that will put a person into an even deeper sleep, causing a person never to wake up. A smoke alarm is your first line of defense to get out alive.
Smoke alarms do save lives, but only if they are properly installed and functioning. We can help; residents who live in Bullhead City may qualify for Free Smoke Alarms and installation by our Community Emergency Response Team Members (CERT).
Listed below are the qualifying Smoke Alarm program guidelines:
· Service will be provided for low-income residents 55 and older, disabled persons or single-parent homes with young children only.
· You must be the homeowner or have permission from the property management first to replace the alarms.
· Ceilings must be no taller than 12 ft. (If ceiling exceeds the limit we will refer you to a handyman/contractor list).
· We cannot lower the code and safety standards by removing wired devices and placing single station alarms unless no interconnection is proven.
· Services are provided within the Bullhead Fire District only.
If you would like more information, about our smoke alarm program, please contact our Community Risk Reduction Division at 928-758-3971 Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
