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DC Fire-EMS Accepts Major Donation of Smoke Alarms from DC Insurance Federation

Friday, January 28, 2005

(Washington, DC) The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department today accepted the donation of $7,700 worth of smoke alarms from the DC Insurance Federation (DCIF). The donation will supply DC Fire/EMS’ ongoing Smoke Alarm Give-Away Program for District homeowners.

“A smoke alarm is your best first warning system in the event of fire,” said Fire/EMS Chief Adrian H. Thompson. “This generous gift from DCIF and its member insurance companies will allow us to get this life-saving technology into more homes here in the District.”

“We are working hard to give citizens of the District the knowledge and tools they need to prevent needless injury and death from home fires,” said DC Fire Marshal Kenneth Watts. “The more life-saving smoke alarms in District homes, the better.”

Donna Leaman, Vice President, DCIF, organized the smoke alarm donation, which was first announced during the annual DCIF Legislative Reception in November. “We are proud to make this donation to the DC Fire/EMS Department,” said Ms. Leaman. “Outreach and community involvement is an important part of what the DC Insurance Federation and our member companies can bring to the District.”

“DCIF would also like to thank the Federal Alliance for Safe Houses (FLASH), The Home Depot, and BRK Brands/First Alert for helping us make this possible,” added Ms. Leaman.

DCIF member insurance companies that contributed to the smoke alarm fund include USAA Insurance Company, Prudential Financial, Allstate Insurance, American Skyline, Liberty Mutual, Guard Insurance Group, the Metropolitan Washington Association of Independent Insurance Agents, Theodore & Carol Pappas on behalf of McLaughlin Companies, and Joan Dore on behalf of Alliance Insurance Financial Services.