And finally, space heaters should have timers and technology to automatically shut off if they fall over.Ĭandles are also fire hazards, and there are ways to make them safer. In addition, space heaters should be plugged directly into a wall no extension cord or power strip should be used.
Space heaters should never be left alone someone should always be watching in order to make sure they do not fall over or come in contact with any other item. Both the Bronx fire and the recent fire on the UWS were caused by space heaters, and important measures can be taken in order to reduce the risk of incidents like these. Having smoke detectors is the first step in preventing fires from getting large and dangerous.Ĭaptain Delligatti spoke of many other ways fires can be prevented. Early detection will not only save the lives of people who live in apartments that catch fire, but the lives of firefighters as well, Captain Delligatti said. They should be installed in close proximity to sleeping areas, and, upon hearing one go off, people should immediately evacuate and call 911. Retired FDNY firefighters and Red Cross volunteers will then come and install smoke alarms in every bedroom, and one combination smoke/CO alarm on every floor.įDNY’s Fire Safety Educator, Captain Joseph Delligatti emphasized the importance of smoke detectors at a recent CB7 Health & Human Services Committee meeting, which followed several tragic fires throughout New York City, including the devastating Bronx fire that caused 19 deaths and 50 injuries, and a recent fire on the Upper West Side that sent two people to the hospital.Īccording to Captain Delligatti, smoke detectors are important tools because they alert people before they become surrounded by flames. Anyone can get these free detectors by calling 877-RED-CROSS to schedule an installation appointment. To date, the FDNY has distributed and installed over 250,000 alarms in 46,000 New York City households, according to the FDNY’s Assistant Director of Community Affairs Sandra Sanchez.
New Yorkers can get free smoke detectors through a program called Sound the Alarm, conducted by the FDNY in partnership with the Red Cross.
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