Back in 2017, the state of Illinois passed an update to the Smoke Detector Act that requires residents to replace their smoke alarms that have ten year long-life lithium batteries, which took effect at the beginning of this year. Communications Director Ken Helms informs the Monmouth Fire Department has a smoke detector program sponsored by the American Red Cross to install smoke detectors inside residents’ homes:
“The Fire Department does have a nice smoke detector program that is sponsored by the Red Cross. That allows the firefighters to go out and give free smoke detectors to people, get them replaced, and make sure they are properly installed and placed inside the house in the best areas.”
Residents in need of new smoke alarms being installed can contact the Monmouth Fire Department at 309-734-8428.
