SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The South Milwaukee Fire Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 12 the launch of its Fire Safety for Seniors program.
The initiative was created in response to a kitchen fire in which an elderly resident was unable to lift and deploy her fire extinguisher. It provides South Milwaukee senior citizens with a free, lighter-weight fire extinguisher to enhance their ability to handle and deploy the extinguisher in the event of an emergency.
A news release says senior citizens can submit a request for a free, lighter-weight extinguisher on South Milwaukee Fire Department’s website or by calling 414-768-8191.
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The program has been made possible through the support of the Bucyrus Foundation, Paul Davis Restoration, Precision Electrical and Warm Up South Milwaukee.