HD Supply Donates 150 Smoke Alarms To Forest Park Fire Department

Smoke Alarm Donation

FOREST PARK, Ga. — April 25, 2025 — The Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services Department is proud to announce that it has received a donation of 150 smoke alarms from HD Supply, a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations products.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Statistics from NFPA also show that the risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.

"A working smoke alarm is one of the simplest and most effective tools residents can have to prevent tragedy during the event of a home fire," said Chief Latosha Clemons. "This generous donation from HD Supply only adds to our ongoing efforts of ensuring that all households in Forest Park are protected. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and their commitment to public safety in our community."

Personnel from the city's fire department will begin distributing the smoke alarms during upcoming community outreach events and through scheduled in-home safety visits. All smoke alarms will be distributed and installed FREE of charge for households in need, especially those without working alarms or with outdated units. Residents interested in receiving a smoke alarm can contact the Forest Park Fire Marshall's Office at (404) 608-2374 to schedule a free at-home installation.

Below are a few smoke detector tips that every resident should keep in mind when it comes to fire safety and prevention:

  • Make it a habit to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when you change time twice a year.
  • Detectors older than ten years old should be replaced with new ones.
  • Smoke detectors should be placed in or near sleeping areas.
  • Clean your smoke detector. Dust and dirt can clog the device and slow down the time it takes to respond in a fire.
  • Check your smoke detector monthly. If it fails to sound an alarm, change the battery or get a replacement.

Click here for more information about the importance of smoke alarms. To learn more about the Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services Department, visit www.forestparkga.gov/fire.

 

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