More on Smoke Detectors....

So my post on fires and smoke detectors got me thinking. Yes, I actually do think, with my own brain, at times. I wouldn't bet too much moola on me though. This is only an occasional occurrence.

Any way, this got me thinking about how to start up some type of charitable group handing out and installing smoke detectors and making sure that homes also have working fire extinguishers and the residence know how to use them.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this started? I do know that Fire Departments in my state hand them out for free; but sometimes people just need that extra nudge and bringing them to their houses might be a better move. With so many home bound, I can only imagine what would happen if they couldn't get one of the smoke detectors from the fire department (even though I think they will even come out and install them)and they had a fire. Some people are just too shy to call for the help they need.

I also feel it is important to make sure homes have fire extinguishers. Having a fire extinguisher in your home can be the difference between a small kitchen fire and a massive, fully involved home fire.

Let me know what you think and if you can find any information regarding starting up a charity. I am currently looking for information, but haven't found it yet.

Fires....

Yes, this is a post about fires. In particular "home fires", such as; you have an electrical short somewhere in your home and it catches fire.

On my local news this morning there was "Breaking News" about a house fire in Richmond City that claimed a 4 year old child's life and critically injured several others; there were 13 total living in the house. I am not here to bash the fact there were 13 people living in a small house, although the Fire Marshall did state there were too many for the house size (I couldn't believe he said that on air!). I am actually going to talk about "smoke detectors". There were none in this house. Why the hell not!!???

Come on people, in the US our Fire Departments give them out for FREE; at least in my state. Yes FREE! If it is a matter of pride because you cannot afford them, screw PRIDE and get off your butts and go get the smoke detectors NOW. I feel extremely sad for this family, but one thing I cannot and will not accept is the negligence involved in allowing 13 people to live in a dwelling with no smoke detectors.

I know it is politically incorrect to fuss at people when they are down and are going through hell; which I am sure this family is; going through hell right now. But I hate politically correct. I shun PC behavior; it is for WUSSES. They are not sure if 2 of their other children will live. Sad, so sad. But it is a good possibility if they had smoke detectors they could have gotten out; alive with minor injuries. Unfortunately for them and the community, there may now be 3 little babies lives lost instead of just the one; which is one too many in my opinion.

You can view the video footage here:

Fires

Please, I beg of you; go to your local Fire Department. Find out if they have a program where you can get smoke detectors FREE. If they do and you cannot afford to pay for them, get them there. It is your life and the life of your family that benefit.

If you don't care about yourself enough to do it, then do it for those babies you have; whether they are little or not. Think of them! That is being a responsible parent.

Also, once you have them; don't forget to check them. Batteries die, corrode etc. It does no good to have a smoke detector and not have it working.

Ok, that is my PSA for the day....I hope! :)