Maplewood Fire Department offers free home fire safety inspections

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department offers free in-home fire inspections for township residents. Fire safety in the home should involve the whole family, young and elderly alike. Firefighters will come to your home to help identify fire hazards and make suggestions to improve home safety for your family. Inspections generally take about one hour and, during the inspection, some items discussed are correct placement and testing of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, fire escape planning, proper removal of fire hazards, and proper types and placement of fire extinguishers.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment to have a fire safety inspection in your home, contact the Maplewood Fire Department at 973-762-6500, ext. 13.