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Mission Statement
To provide quality service to the residents, visitors and those employed in the Borough of Hastings and the Townships of Elder and Susquehanna, by protecting both life and property through the utilization of professionally trained personnel, updated engines, equipment, apparatus and an effective communication system.
We will strive to prevent the need for our emergency services through education and community interaction.
We will respond to calls for mutual aid as requested.
Training
THIS MONDAY AT 6:00 PM THE GIRL SCOUTS ARE COMING TO THE STATION WE WILL NEED HELP ON SETTING UP 25 IS THE GROUP SIZE TWO TROOPS
ALSO JAN. 31 SUNDAY AT 10:00 AM AT THE CROSS CUT CHURCH WE WILL BE THERE DOING FIRE PREVENTION ALL HELP IS NEEDED PLEASE TRY TO COME AND HELP
Updates
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, “HUSH” and “PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY,” which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidde.com
Last update January 19, 2010
