SFMO Recognizes West TN Fire Departments with “100 For 100” Awards

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is proud to recognize the work of 16 fire departments who installed over 2,500 smoke alarms collectively in their communities as a part of the SFMO’s “100 for 100” smoke alarm challenge.

The “100 for 100” canvasses commemorate the SFMO’s 100^th anniversary and showcase the relationship with local fire departments as many accepted the challenge to test their limits to install at least 100 free smoke alarms in just one day.

An awards luncheon was held recently in Jackson to honor the participating departments.  State Senator Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville), State Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson), State Rep. Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson), State Rep. Steve McDaniel (R-Parkers Crossroads), and State Rep. Johnny Shaw (D-Bolivar) were on hand to commend the efforts of the local fire departments participating in the “100 for 100” challenge.

Departments receiving awards at the ceremony included:  Bolivar FD: 150; Dresden FD: 162; Gibson County FD, Humboldt FD, Milan FD, Town of Gibson FD, Town of Rutherford FD, and Trenton FD: 770; Hardin County FD, Savannah FD: 720; Henderson County FD: 300; Jackson FD: 76; Madison County FD: 123; Martin FD: 119; Paris FD: 141; and Ripley FD: 105.

“Homes across West Tennessee are safer because each of you accepted the challenge,” said Deputy Commissioner Gary West.  “I’m grateful for the dedication and support from the fire service and legislators as each alarm installed is another chance to help reduce Tennessee’s fire death rate.

Alarms installed through the overall initiative are credited with saving 147 lives since the SFMO’s Get Alarmed program launched in 2012.  The program has distributed more than 120,000 free smoke alarms to 470 partnering fire departments across the state.

Tennesseans in need of a smoke alarm can utilize the SFMO’s online alarm form to request a free installation.