We've provided the following tips, courtesy of the National Fire Prevention Association, to provide useful information regarding winter safety.

As a reminder, Cherokee Springs FD is proud to install smoke alarms for the residents of our fire district at no charge, courtesy of the American Red Cross.
To request more information or schedule a smoke alarm install or inspection of your current alarms, please contact our Headquarters Station at (864) 578-9651

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Public Notice Effective May 21, 2020:

Cherokee Springs Fire Department is moving forward with the reopening of its station to public access with some restrictions. The Cherokee Springs Fire Department will allow community members and guest to enter the facility after we have met with you at the front door. We ask that if you have any of the following symptoms or have had them in the past two weeks,  that you please remain outside the facility:

• Fever over 100.4 Fahrenheit
• Difficulty Breathing/ Shortness of Breath
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Body aches
• Tiredness

We are still in the process of daily cleaning and protection of our employees from the effects of COVID-19 and ask that you assist us with this process by performing the following measures:

• Handwashing/sanitizing
• Wearing a facemask if asked
• Limit the areas that you expose by reducing the items/areas that you visit

Thank you for being understanding during this difficult time. We appreciate you assisting us protecting our employees and the community that we serve by following the posted guidelines.

Respectfully, 

Trent Harper
Fire Chief
Cherokee Springs Fire Department
 

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Source: ISRI
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SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES

Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
 

FACTS

SAFETY TIPS

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. • It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound. • Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Current alarms on the market employ different types of technology including multi-sensing, which could include smoke and carbon monoxide combined.
• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms.
• A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.
• People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

SOURCE: NFPA