AURORA, Ill., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerous
students have added fire safety to their class schedule this fall.
First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety*, Campus
Firewatch and the Michael H. Minger Foundation have selected 25
organizations to participate in the third annual Town/Gown Fire
Safety Community Service Project to raise awareness about fire and
carbon monoxide (CO) safety. This unique project pairs college
students with fire departments across the country to help install
smoke and CO alarms in at-risk homes in their communities.
The chosen groups represent an array of applicants from coast to
coast. Each organization will receive 100 donated smoke and CO
alarms from First Alert, along with educational materials, to
install with students during home safety visits in at-risk
communities during the fall semester:
Arkansas
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Kentucky
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McGehee Fire &
EMS
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Richmond Fire
Department
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California
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Montana
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Chester Fire
Department
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Montana State
University
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Connecticut
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New York
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Hartford Fire
Department
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City of Cortland Fire
Department
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Long Ridge Fire
Company
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Fairview Fire
District
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Georgia
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North
Carolina
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Walker County Fire
Rescue
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City of Hickory Fire
Department
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Kinston Department of
Fire & Rescue
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids Fire
Department
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Ohio
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Spirit Lake Fire
Department
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Sylvania
Fire/EMS
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Idaho
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Texas
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Idaho Falls Fire
Department
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Lacy Lakeview Fire
Department
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Meridian Fire
Department
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Virginia
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Illinois
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Danville Fire
Department
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Champaign Fire
Department
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Lisle-Woodridge Fire
Protection District
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West
Virginia
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Main Harts Creek Vol.
Fire Department
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Indiana
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Saint Albans Fire
Department
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Fort Wayne Fire
Department
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West Lafayette Fire
Department
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"The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports when a
home does have working smoke alarms, it cuts the fatality
risk of home fires in half," said Tarsila
Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. "Smoke alarms
are one of the best, and easiest, solutions to enhance home safety.
And, by partnering with Campus Firewatch and the Michael H. Minger
Foundation with the Town/Gown project, we are able to both educate
communities about fire safety and install alarms for a long-lasting
impact."
Many students live independently for the first time at college,
and with academic challenges and social distractions, fire safety
likely may not be a top priority. The Town/Gown Fire Safety
Community Service Project works with students to take
responsibility of their own safety by learning fire safety while
also assisting the local community.
"Collaboration between students, fire departments and
universities works to create a stronger, safer community," said
Ed Comeau, founder of Campus
Firewatch. "Enabling students to learn fire safety by doing fire
safety provides an important life skill for them and those around
them."
According to the NFPA, three out of four fires occur in the
home, the very place that most people feel the safest. However,
more than 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and CO alarms
monthly, according to a new survey by First Alert**. Unfortunately,
many forget or simply aren't aware of the need for regular
testing.
"Gaining real-world knowledge with regard to smoke and CO alarm
placement and maintenance is an invaluable opportunity for these
students," said Gail Minger,
president of the Michael H. Minger Foundation. "The Town/Gown
project truly offers a unique volunteer opportunity to both support
the community and work with fire safety professionals in a capacity
many would not otherwise experience."
To learn more about fire and CO safety, visit the First Alert
website at www.firstalert.com, the Campus Firewatch website at
www.campus-firewatch.com or the Michael H. Minger Foundation at
www.mingerfoundation.org. You also can follow the Town/Gown Fire
Safety Community Service Project on Twitter and Facebook via
#TownGownFire.
*First Alert Brand Trust Survey, February 2018 – Results are based on the
responses of 1,000 adults, ages 25 and older, living in
the United States who completed an
online survey, February 15-19, 2018.
Results are statistically significant at a 95 percent confidence
level and can be generalized to the entire adult population in
the United States within those
statistical parameters. For more information or a copy of the
complete survey results, contact Tim
Young at LCWA: 312/565-4628 or tyoung@lcwa.com.
**First Alert Fire Prevention Research Report, May 2019 – Results are based on the responses of
1,000 adult homeowners, ages 18 and older, living in the United States who completed an online
survey, May 13-16, 2019.
About Campus Firewatch
Campus
Firewatch is a social entrepreneurship focused on
helping to save lives at our nation's campuses. For more
information, visit
http://www.campus-firewatch.com. Facebook |
Twitter @campusfirewatch
About Michael H. Minger Foundation
The
Michael H. Minger Foundation was formed following the death of
Michael Minger in a residence hall
fire. The Foundation focuses on fire safety for all
students, including students with special needs such as physical,
sensory and cognitive disabilities. More information is available
at www.mingerfoundation.org or on Facebook
at facebook.com/mingerfoundation.
About BRK Brands, Inc.
BRK Brands, Inc.
(Aurora, IL), is a fully owned
subsidiary of Newell Brands. For 60
years, BRK Brands, Inc. has been the manufacturer of First
Alert®-branded home-safety products, the most trusted
and recognized safety brand in America. BRK® Brands
designs and develops innovative safety solutions including
Tundra™ Fire Extinguishing Spray, Onelink by First
Alert smart home products, a comprehensive line of smoke alarms,
carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders to
protect what matters most. Such products are also marketed
under the BRK Electronics® brand, The Professional
Standard for the builder and contractor audiences. BRK Brands,
Inc. products are found in more than 30 countries
worldwide. For more information, visit
http://www.firstalert.com, http://www.brkelectronics.com or
http://www.newellbrands.com.
About Newell
Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a
leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of
well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®,
Parker®, Elmer's®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®,
Mr. Coffee®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®,
Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of
millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better
every day, where they live, learn, work and play.
Additional information about Newell Brands is
available on the company's website, www.newellbrands.com.
©2019 BRK Brands, Inc., Aurora,
IL 60504. All rights reserved.
BRK Electronics® is a registered trademark of BRK
Brands, Inc., Aurora, IL
60504.
Nasdaq® is a registered trademark of The Nasdaq Stock
Market, Inc.
Contacts: Lindsey Lucenta
or Rebecca Raudabaugh
L.C. Williams & Associates
P: 312-565-3900 or 800-837-7123
E: llucenta@lcwa.com or rraudabaugh@lcwa.com
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