SFMO Honors Upper Cumberland Fire Departments for “100 for 100” Efforts

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) recently recognized the work of 10 Upper Cumberland fire departments who collectively installed over 2,500 smoke alarms in their communities as part of the SFMO’s “100 for 100” initiative.

Launched in 2015, the “100 for 100” canvasses commemorate the SFMO’s 100th anniversary by challenging fire service organizations to install at least 100 free smoke alarms in just one day.

“Each alarm installed as part of this effort has potential to save lives,” said Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Deputy Commissioner Gary West.  “We’re proud of the dedication of the participating organizations and grateful for the support of legislators. These partnerships continue to have a positive impact on the safety of our state’s citizens.”

An awards luncheon was held Tuesday, November 22, in Cookeville to honor the fire departments from the Upper Cumberland area who took part in the statewide event.  State Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta), State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston), State Rep. Kelly Keisling (R-Byrdstown), and State Rep. Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) were on hand to commend the efforts of the participants. Photos from the luncheon can be found on the TDCI Flickr page.

The awards event also highlighted the record-breaking smoke alarm canvass in which Cumberland County Fire Department (FD), Crossville FD, and Fairfield Glade FD joined forces to install 1,613 smoke alarms in homes throughout Cumberland County.

Departments receiving awards at the Cookeville ceremony included:  Baxter FD: 121 alarms; Cookeville FD: 102 alarms; Crossville FD, Cumberland County FD, Fairfield Glade FD: 1,613 alarms; Doyle VFD: 104 alarms; Fentress County FD: 163 alarms; Harriman FD: 105 alarms; Putnam County FD: 102 alarms; and Willette VFD: 100 alarms.

The alarms utilized in the “100 for 100” events are provided through the SFMO’s Get Alarmed program. The Get Alarmed program has distributed over 133,000 free smoke alarms to 479 partnering organizations for installation in high-risk homes.  Smoke alarms installed through the program are credited with saving over 154 lives since 2012. 

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

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