North Shore Fire/Rescue Offering Free Home Safety Visits
In busy daily life, we often overlook crucial home safety measures that could prevent a tragedy. But there are easy ways to get FREE help from the North Shore Fire and Rescue.
Did you know that North Shore Fire/Rescue offers completely free home safety visits? During these visits, trained fire department personnel will:
Conduct a thorough assessment of your home's safety features
Identify potential hazards you might have missed
Provide practical recommendations for keeping your family safe
Install up to three smoke or carbon monoxide alarms at no charge if needed
This is particularly important because approximately 3 out of every 5 fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or where alarms aren't functioning properly, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. This statistic isn't just a number—it represents families whose lives were forever changed by preventable tragedies.
The North Shore Fire/Rescue provides fire prevention, life safety, fire suppression, emergency medical and various other life safety services to the communities of Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay.
What They'll Check During Your Visit
According to Donna Flint, Community Risk Reduction Specialist with North Shore Fire/Rescue, fire department personnel can visit your home and focus on several critical safety areas:
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm placement and functionality: Ensuring you have working alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas
Cooking safety: Reviewing practices to prevent the leading cause of home fires
Escape planning: Helping your family create and practice a fire escape plan
Appliance safety: Identifying potential hazards with home appliances
These free safety visits provide peace of mind without adding another expense to the family budget. The service is particularly valuable for:
Families with young children who may not know how to respond during an emergency
Homes with older appliances or electrical systems
Anyone who hasn't updated their smoke alarm system recently
Taking advantage of this free service is simple. Contact North Shore Fire/Rescue at (414) 357-0113 ext. 1101 or sign up on their website.
Remember these essential safety practices:
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly
Replace batteries when needed (or at least annually)
Create and practice your family escape plan twice yearly
Ensure everyone knows how to respond in an emergency
Schedule your free home safety visit today and ensure your family has the protection they deserve.
