October is Fire Prevention Month – Schedule an appointment, and the Henderson Fire Department will conduct a free home inspection for you. Contact information is below.
You may have seen the following announcement from Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell. It arrived in the mail and reads as follows:
“The City of Henderson Fire Department will once again be offering our free home inspections. These inspections include checking your smoke detectors and your residence for any fire hazards. This year we will not be going door to door. We are only offering inspections by appointment only. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with us.
“If you do not make an appointment, please do the following things to make your home a safer place.”
- Make sure smoke detectors in the house are working properly
- Make sure to change the battery every 6 months in your smoke detector
- Test smoke detectors monthly
- Make escape plans in case of a fire
- Don’t overload drop cords
- Keep 3 feet of clearance around all space and kerosene heaters
The information sheet from Chief Cordell continues as follows:
“To make an appointment, call us at 252-430-1877. Please leave a name and number so we can get back in touch with you!”