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11-24-2008, 08:26 AM
Firefighters fight blaze where they had installed smoke detector earlier
Associated Press - November 23, 2008 1:15 AM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Two Oklahoma City residents see firsthand the importance of a working smoke detector.
The device installed by firefighters a month ago sounded early yesterday, warning those inside a house on Northwest 11th Street to flee. Both got out safely.
Oklahoma City Fire Battalion Chief Greg Lindsay said firefighters have been canvassing inner city neighborhoods and installing detectors for those who need them.
Lindsay says anyone who wants a smoke detector can stop by a fire station, claim one and even request that firefighters install it.
But with Project Life, firefighters take the initiative to go to neighborhoods and offer detectors and installation.
In another fire on Youngs Boulevard the occupants didn't realize the house was on fire until a relative told them.
Lindsay said the Youngs address was on the list of neighborhoods designated for the project, but firefighters apparently hadn't made it out there yet.
Information from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com
Associated Press - November 23, 2008 1:15 AM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Two Oklahoma City residents see firsthand the importance of a working smoke detector.
The device installed by firefighters a month ago sounded early yesterday, warning those inside a house on Northwest 11th Street to flee. Both got out safely.
Oklahoma City Fire Battalion Chief Greg Lindsay said firefighters have been canvassing inner city neighborhoods and installing detectors for those who need them.
Lindsay says anyone who wants a smoke detector can stop by a fire station, claim one and even request that firefighters install it.
But with Project Life, firefighters take the initiative to go to neighborhoods and offer detectors and installation.
In another fire on Youngs Boulevard the occupants didn't realize the house was on fire until a relative told them.
Lindsay said the Youngs address was on the list of neighborhoods designated for the project, but firefighters apparently hadn't made it out there yet.
Information from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com