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Springfield fire division offers free smoke-detector installation, urges escape plans after recent fires
Summary
Chief Jacob King said the fire division will provide free smoke detectors and installation to city residents and emphasized testing detectors and practicing escape plans, including at night. He cited a recent West Side structure fire and a Wittenberg University incident as examples where alarms and preparedness aided response.
Fire Chief Jacob King said Springfield Fire Rescue offers free smoke detectors and installation to any city resident and can help households develop escape plans. “We offer free smoke detectors to any of the residents in the city, and we'll come out and install them for you,” King said, directing residents to call Fire Station 1 or submit a request…
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