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Nov 30 2024
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Be safe. Install smoke alarms this cold weather season.

Your local government may provide a free smoke alarm and may even install the smoke alarm.

State of Tennessee Fire Marshall (615-741-2241), Request a FREE Smoke Alarm. Smoke alarms are not guaranteed. Your local fire department must be a participant in the Get Alarmed program.

The Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau (865-215-4660) in conjunction with Rural Metro Fire Department, can provide and install (free of charge) one smoke detector per residence for those persons unable to purchase one.

Knox County Community Action Committee Office on Aging Smoke Alarm Program (865-215-4667) smoke alarm provided and installed free to Knox County homeowners who are elderly, disabled, or low income. Will replace battery yearly if called.

You can contact your local governments and fire departments and Senior Centers to find out what is available in your area.

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