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Fairfield Firefighters Changing Batteries Of Smoke Detector For Seniors

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Every October, the Fairfield Fire Department offers a senior citizen smoke detector battery replacement program. 

Fairfield firefighters will change smoke detector batteries for senior citizens in October.

Fairfield firefighters will change smoke detector batteries for senior citizens in October.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Fairfield Fire Department

This year's effort will run from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Monday, Oct. 19, during the morning and afternoon. 

Every year, the Fairfield Fire Department changes the batteries in senior citizens' smoke detectors for free. The simple act of changing a battery cuts the risk of dying in a home fire nearly in half, firefighters said. 

To date, over 800 residents have requested this service, and the department has replaced over 1,400 batteries. The department has also installed new detectors in homes where needed. 

While the Fire Department will still change batteries for Fairfield residents of every age, this program has had a tremendous impact with the senior population. Due to the positive feedback, the list continues to grow. 

Any senior citizen interested in receiving this service should call the Fairfield Fire Department at 203-254-4713.

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