October 16th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Checking the life of household smoke alarms should be a routine matter at least twice a year, according to Cumberland Fire Chief Shannon Adams.  Having an alarm on every floor, bedroom, main living area, and hallway is also important.  For residents who may struggle financially and need a smoke alarm, Chief Adams says the fire department does have a small stash of smoke alarms and they will also come and install them…

“We routinely go out and check smoke alarms for residents.  We also—if someone purchases a smoke alarm but they just can’t put them up we’ll go out and put them up.  So, routinely we go out and check smoke alarms pretty regular.”