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Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company
Posted on 6 January 2019 | 3:45 pm by Broadalbin Fire Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company New NY law mandates sale of upgraded smoke detectorsHomeowners and landlords may soon have no choice but to swap out their smoke detectors for upgraded 10-year sealed models next time they go to the store. It’s thanks to a new New York State law going into effect this year. The law says that starting April 1, 2019 all businesses must sell smoke detectors that are either a 10-year, sealed, non-removable battery or hardwired detector. The Clifton Park Fire Department says that while these 10-year smoke detectors have a larger upfront cost than traditional alarms powered by replaceable batteries, the lack of yearly battery changes makes them cheaper over the life of the device. The smoke detectors run about $20, but the Red Cross gives them out for free. Volunteers say when they install the detectors that they find the one’s being replaced are often old or have missing batteries. “The benefit of these sealed units is that you can’t do that. You can’t accidentally take the battery out and forget to replace it,” said Kimmy Venter. “People say, ‘Well I change the battery and it still works.’ Well it beeps but it doesn’t work anymore,” said volunteer Tommy Smith. Like all safety alarms, 10-year sealed smoke alarms should still be tested at least once each year using the button on the front of the unit to ensure they are working properly. According to the Clifton Park Fire Department, all smoke detector units, both with and without replaceable batteries should be replaced after 10 years. Detectors with sealed battery compartments and 10-year lifespans ensure detectors are removed and replaced once they become outdated. Posted on 5 January 2019 | 7:13 pm by Broadalbin Fire Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. IN 2018 WE ANSWERED 248 CALLS! Posted on 5 January 2019 | 1:59 pm by Broadalbin Fire Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company IS YOUR ADDRESS VISIBLE ON YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS?IS YOUR ADDRESS VISIBLE ON YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS? Every second counts in the case of a fire or medical emergency. Being able to quickly locate the correct address can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some tips to help us help you! – Reflective numbers are highly recommended Click on the image below to view and/or purchase a reflective sign. If you have any questions regarding home address signage, please contact us at 518-883-3611 Posted on 5 November 2018 | 11:45 am by Broadalbin Fire Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company BROADALBIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Recently FEMA awarded assistance to firefighters grants and five departments in the Capital Region were given hundreds of thousands of dollars. Volunteer fire departments rely heavily on grants to buy new equipment and now a local company will be able to do just that. The Broadalbin Kennyetto Fire Company has been awarded more than $150,000 in a recent round of federal grants. “This is the biggest grant we’ve received.” Robert Zurlo is the treasurer for the company and says this money will go towards 26 new air packs. “It’s gonna help us immensely. It’s going to pretty much pay for most of it.” Currently, the department has 16 air packs but they expire next year and don’t have the most up-to-date technology. “With the new ones they have a speaker on them so when you talk in your mask it comes out the speaker and you can hear it.” Communication is key when fighting fires. “You can’t normally see hand communication or what someone else is doing so you have to be able to talk.” The new packs will last 20 years and Zurlo says they need to have them. “We have to get the equipment. We don’t have a choice. The equipment is mandated.” Without the grant, the fire company would be forced to take out a loan. It’s a burden that would be difficult to take on after the recent purchase of a new truck. “For volunteer fire departments any tuck purchase is really getting harder and harder.” On top of monetary struggles, the department is also low on volunteers. “Most of the county is depending on volunteer fire departments and they’re not getting the membership and we really do need the help.” Zurlo has been at this job for nearly 40 years and says he’s passionate about protecting the community. “I do love what I do. And most of the guys, you don’t volunteer to be a fireman unless you love what you do.” He hopes others will see the good the department is doing and step up too. The fire company is expecting to receive their brand new masks sometime around Christmas. Posted on 19 October 2018 | 8:38 pm by Broadalbin Fire Events 2019 EventsPosted on 16 December 2017 | 12:26 am by Broadalbin Fire Auxiliary Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Auxiliary Members2019 Broadalbin – Kennyetto Fire Company Auxiliary Members President – Wendy Hayes Members: Posted on 28 April 2015 | 1:18 am by dwells Links
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