HOME Monthly Newsletter About Us Ambulance Information Emergency Management Office of The Fire Marshal More... It's Fire Prevention Week This week is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is, “Learn The Sounds Of Fire Safety “. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works to better educate the public about the sounds smoke alarms make, what those sounds mean, and how to respond to them. According to the latest NFPA “Smoke Alarms in the U.S.” report, working smoke alarms in the home reduce the risk of dying in a reported fire by more than half (55 percent). However, almost three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent); missing or non-functional power sources, including missing or disconnected batteries, dead batteries, and disconnected hardwired alarms or other alternate current (AC) power issues, are the most common factors when smoke alarms fail to operate. All to often when smoke detectors beep or chirp, it can be frustrating for some. Most of the time, we see smoke detectors missing batteries or disabled because people can’t figure out how to fix the detector. The majority of these beeps and chirps are due to low or dead batteries. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors should be replaced every 10 years. If you are having any difficulties with a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, please don’t hesitate to contact our Fire Marshal's office. We will be more than happy to come out and assist you with checking the detector. Our main number is 203-453-8056 Post not marked as liked Featured Posts Underwriters Laboratories releases research home furnishing fire comparison video. Guilford Firefighters Attend Intense 80 Hour Training Guilford Fire Department Bonding Information Guilford Fire Department Hiring Firefighters Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter Guilford Firefighters Finish Strong In Smilow Closer To Free Ride GFD Members visit Metalcraft Marine in Canada Greenwich Teen Killed In Boating Accident Guilford Police and Firefighters trained in Project Lifesaver Program Wildlife Rescue Guilford Firefighters Answer The Call Recent Posts Guilford Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Christmas Wreath Sale Change Your Clocks & Change Your Batteries It's Fire Prevention Week Guilford Firefighters Train With New Haven Fire Department Guilford Firefighters Are Back Helping Santa Deliver Gifts Again Guilford Fire Department Swearing In Ceremony Guilford Fire Department to Host Emergency Medical Technician Program Hurricane Henri Update Remembering The Tragic Hartford Circus Fire 77 Years Later Stay Safe This Holiday Weekend Archive November 2021 (2) 2 posts October 2021 (3) 3 posts September 2021 (2) 2 posts August 2021 (1) 1 post July 2021 (2) 2 posts June 2021 (2) 2 posts May 2021 (3) 3 posts April 2021 (1) 1 post March 2021 (6) 6 posts February 2021 (6) 6 posts January 2021 (1) 1 post December 2020 (5) 5 posts November 2020 (5) 5 posts October 2020 (3) 3 posts September 2020 (2) 2 posts August 2020 (2) 2 posts July 2020 (3) 3 posts June 2020 (2) 2 posts May 2020 (1) 1 post April 2020 (4) 4 posts March 2020 (4) 4 posts February 2020 (1) 1 post January 2020 (3) 3 posts December 2019 (2) 2 posts November 2019 (2) 2 posts October 2019 (2) 2 posts September 2019 (1) 1 post August 2019 (1) 1 post July 2019 (4) 4 posts June 2019 (4) 4 posts May 2019 (4) 4 posts April 2019 (1) 1 post March 2019 (5) 5 posts February 2019 (2) 2 posts January 2019 (4) 4 posts December 2018 (1) 1 post November 2018 (10) 10 posts October 2018 (2) 2 posts September 2018 (1) 1 post July 2018 (2) 2 posts June 2018 (1) 1 post May 2018 (4) 4 posts March 2018 (3) 3 posts January 2018 (1) 1 post September 2017 (1) 1 post July 2017 (2) 2 posts May 2017 (1) 1 post April 2017 (1) 1 post March 2017 (2) 2 posts February 2017 (3) 3 posts Search By Tags arthurbondingBurglariescancercapitol improvementcaptaincarl's crusadersChildren and the internetcloser to free ridecold weatherconsidineCOVIDEMPLOYMENTEMTfire historyFire SafetyFIREFIGHTERguilford fire departmentguilford policeICRV RadioInternet SafetyJOBnewsletterold saybrook fire competitionPARAMEDICpromotionSafetysmilowsmilow cancerstormvehicle theftwinter temperatures Follow Us