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Fire department launches 'Senior at HomeSafe' program to help Charlton seniors stay safe at home
Summary
Charlton's fire department briefed the Select Board on a new 'Senior at HomeSafe' program to improve seniors' in-home safety and independence; the program will pilot electronic MOLS forms, distribute outreach materials and rely partly on small donations for equipment.
Fire Chief Rob Barton told the Select Board on Dec. 9 that the Charlton Fire Department will roll out a 'Senior at HomeSafe' program in January to help seniors remain safely in their homes.
The program will focus on reducing preventable injuries, improving fire-safety compliance and connecting seniors to services. Captain Bousquet will serve as the program liaison; staff said they will assist seniors in filling out 'file of life' forms and pilot eMOLS electronic…
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