La Crosse Fire Department installing smoke detectors in homes on Saturday

La Crosse Fire Department installing smoke detectors in homes on Saturday

(WLAX/WEUX) – As part of the national “Sound the Alarm” effort, fire departments in the Coulee Region will be installing smoke detectors in homes this Saturday, free of charge. Fire officials say smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years. The La Crosse, Onalaska, and Holmen fire department are all taking part in the effort. For more information you can contact the La Crosse Fire Department.

IVFD encourages smoke detectors in homes

By Alan CarmanThe Imperial Republican    The Imperial Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind community members in their fire district that the department offers free smoke detectors and batteries to any home that wants them installed.    Residents wanting to obtain detectors for their home can contact any IVFD member to get the detectors and the department will even install the detectors for residents if they are in need of help.    If y…