The City of Surrey’s Fire Service is showcasing its commitment to safety by launching a new program that includes providing and installing a free smoke alarm in your home.
If you answer “no” to any of the following three questions, and live in a single-family home, duplex or townhouse, you can ask the Surrey Fire Service to install a free smoke alarm by simply filling out an electronic submission form.
- Do I have working smoke alarms in my home?
- Does my smoke alarm sound when I push the test button?
- Have I changed my smoke alarm(s) within the last 10 years?
For those unsure about the status of their smoke alarm(s), you can schedule a home inspection, in which members of the department will:
- Check your smoke alarms
- Make cooking safety recommendations
- Check for safe use of electrical devices including extension cords and power bars
- Discuss candle, matches and lighter safety
- Go over your home fire escape plan
- Cover a variety of fire and general safety topics
If the smoke alarms are not functioning up to standards, department members will install a new one for free. The cost of the inspection is also free.
In addition, at the end of the inspection, you will also receive a written record of the findings and recommendations – which do not carry any legal obligations.
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