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Marietta residents can receive Home Fire Safety Visits

Marietta Fire Department officials are available to visit Marietta residents in their homes to offer free assessments and advice on how to protect themselves and their property from fire. (Courtesy of Marietta)
Marietta Fire Department officials are available to visit Marietta residents in their homes to offer free assessments and advice on how to protect themselves and their property from fire. (Courtesy of Marietta)
By Carolyn Cunningham
July 25, 2019

The Marietta Fire Department SAFE program offers free Home Fire Safety Visits for all Marietta residents.

While at their home, MFD officials will assess and discuss what residents can do to prepare for and respond to a fire in case one occurs at their home, according to a city statement.

Topics covered during a Home Fire Safety Visit include:

•Fire Escape Planning

•Basic First Aid

•Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors

•Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emergencies

•Cooking Safety

•Electrical Safety

•Natural Gas Emergencies

•911 How To

•Power and Water Shutoffs

•Disaster Preparedness

Schedule a visit at MariettaGa.gov/FormCenter/Fire-Rescue-4/Home-Fire-Safety-Visit-Request-Form-64

Information: MariettaGa.gov/763/Home-Fire-Safety-Visit, CloseYourDoor.org

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