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<b><span style="font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">NEWS RELEASE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">For Immediate Release Date: 10/01/21</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham County Reminds Residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham, N.C. – </span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The
Durham County Office of Emergency Services Fire Marshal Division is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign theme of “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign runs from
October 3-9 and works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.nfpa.org/FPW"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Fire Prevention Week</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
was started by NFPA in 1922 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that occurred in 1871. It is the longest running public health observance in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Each year, NFPA chooses a theme and this year, the organization aims to educate communities on the different sounds that smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide alarms make. Understanding the differences between these and taking appropriate action will help keep you and your family safe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Smoke Alarms
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">have the continuous pulse of three loud beeps which is an indication of a smoke condition.
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">have the continuous pulse of four loud beeps which is an indication of a carbon monoxide condition.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Durham County Fire Marshal and the Office of Emergency Services encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">“It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound
— you must take action!” said Durham County Fire Marshal Jason B. Shepherd. “Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, check the manufacturer’s
instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries should be changed twice a year and checked regularly. When the battery is low on either alarm, they will make a chirp sound every 30-60 seconds.
If the chirp continues after battery replacement, the alarm is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Smoke alarms have a 10-year life span. CO alarms have an end-of-life sound that varies by manufacturer.
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">You should have smoke alarms installed in each bedroom and in the area outside of the bedroom. Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in any home that utilizes fossil fuels or burns
wood. Make sure that your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">It is also vital that you have a home escape plan in the event of an alarm activation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">“Knowing what to do in the event of an alarm activation in your home is just as important as knowing what alarm is activated,” Shepherd said. “I encourage you to take the opportunity with
your family to develop a home escape plan. You can find instructions here: </span>
<span style="color:black"><a href="https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/app/uploads/2020/10/Home-Fire-Escape-Grid.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Home-Fire-Escape-Grid.pdf (sparkyschoolhouse.org)</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">For educational resources go to the National Fire Protection Association’s
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">public education website</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"> and
the United States Fire Administration’s </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">fire prevention and public education website</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">For more information about the Durham County Office of Emergency Services Fire Marshal Division, visit its webpage at
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/fire-marshal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/fire-marshal</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">,
or contact Shepherd at 919-201-6638 or email to </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:jshepherd@dconc.gov"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">jshepherd@dconc.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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