Charleston Fire District to test, replace home smoke alarms

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Story Published: Apr 8, 2009 at 4:31 PM PST

By Kristina Nelson, KCBY News

CHARLESTON, Ore. - According to the State Fire Marshall, a working smoke alarm doubles your chance of surviving a fire.

And the Charleston Fire District is spreading that message with a first of it's kind campaign in the community.

Next Wednesday, April 15th, Charleston firefighters and volunteers will be going door to door for their first ever Smoke-Alarm Campaign.

The campaign is funded by the state through FEMA.

And Charleston Fire District was awarded 50 smoke alarms and $250 to use in the community.

Charleston Fire Chief Mick Sneddon says they are targeting two areas for the campaign.

"We are just going to blanket the community but we are going to focus on the Wallace and Barview areas."

Sneddon says it's important to test you're smoke alarm at least once a month to make sure it's working properly.

If you would like your alarm checked and you live in the Charleston Fire District, you can call 888-3268.

Again the Charleston Smoke Alarm Campaign is next Wednesday, April 15th, in the evening.

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