TOMS RIVER, NJ – Inspectors from the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention are actively visiting schools this month to educate students about fire safety. The effort coincides with Fire Prevention Week (FPW), which emphasizes looking out for working smoke alarms. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms, Make them work for you!” underscoring the importance of operational smoke alarms in homes.
The campaign highlights the lifesaving role of smoke alarms during a fire breakout. Fire safety officials are stressing the necessity of not only having smoke alarms installed but ensuring they are properly placed and regularly tested. These processes are essential to maintaining an effective safety system in the home.
Fire Prevention Week serves as a reminder of the importance of these safety measures, reaching out to raise awareness among families and communities. The bureau aims to instill a proactive approach in students who can take the message home. Information on smoke alarm age and testing is being disseminated to provide comprehensive safety education.
For those seeking further guidance on effective smoke alarm practices, additional resources are available at fpw.org. Families are encouraged to visit the site for more details on this year’s initiatives. T
