Skip to content

NOTE: This is a test alert. Zombies are taking over the town. Click here for info!

TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY: DIAL 9-1-1

Central Platte Fire Protection District

Proudly Serving Portions of Platte County, Missouri

Member Login
Search
  • About
    • About Us
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • ISO Information
    • Service Area Map
  • News
    • News Feed
    • Public Notices
  • Fire Stations
    • Station 1 – Main
    • Station 2 – Kerrville
    • First Response Vehicles
  • Community Resources
    • Car Seat Program
    • Outdoor Burning
    • Propane Tanks
    • Smoke Detector Program
  • Business Resources
    • Fire Extinguishers Services
    • Knox Box
    • Sprinkler Systems Services
    • Request Business Inspection
    • Current RFPs
  • Join
  • Contact
Menu
  • About
    • About Us
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • ISO Information
    • Service Area Map
  • News
    • News Feed
    • Public Notices
  • Fire Stations
    • Station 1 – Main
    • Station 2 – Kerrville
    • First Response Vehicles
  • Community Resources
    • Car Seat Program
    • Outdoor Burning
    • Propane Tanks
    • Smoke Detector Program
  • Business Resources
    • Fire Extinguishers Services
    • Knox Box
    • Sprinkler Systems Services
    • Request Business Inspection
    • Current RFPs
  • Join
  • Contact

Central Platte Fire Protection District

Proudly Serving Platte City, Missouri and Surrouding Area

Bars Search User-alt

Smoke Detector Program

Smoke Detector Facts

A smoke detector installed on the ceiling

  1. Studies show that more than 60% of deadly U.S. fires occur in homes that do not have working smoke detectors.
  2. On average, house fire kill 540 children ages 14 and under each year.
  3. Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms.
  4. Only 23% of U.S Families have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.
  5. The risk of dying in a home structure fire is 55% lower in homes with working smoke detectors than homes with no detectors or none that were working at that time.

* Facts were referenced from National Fire Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Missouri Department of Fire Safety.

Smoke Detector Tips

The following tips will help ensure your smoke detectors remain in proper working order:

  1. Test units monthly.
  2. Install new batteries immediately when the low-battery alarm sounds or at least every six months.
  3. Clean smoke detectors regularly by vacuuming them with a brush attachment.
  4. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years to achieve optimum performance.

Request Free Smoke Detector

The Central Platte Fire Protection District is proud to offer a free smoke alarm program for those who needs assistance with battery changes, or installation of new smoke detectors. This service is only offered for district residences. If applicable smoke detectors for the deaf and hard of hearing are also available.

Please fill out of the form below and a representative from Central Platte Fire Protection District will be in contact with you.

Central Platte Fire Protection District

  • Station 1 - Headquarters
  • 201 Main Street
  • Platte City, MO 64079
  • Phone: (816) 858-2231
  • Fax: (816) 858-7026
  • Email: Click Here

Links

  • Platte City Police Department
  • Platte County Sheriff
  • Platte County 911 Communications
  • Northland Regional Ambulance District
  • Platte County Health Department
  • Platte County School District

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
© 2023 Central Platte Fire Protection District. All Rights Reserved.
Accessibility
Privacy Policy

Website By: Code3 Creative

What can we help you find?

Main Menu
  • About
    • About Us
    • History
    • Board of Directors
    • ISO Information
    • Service Area Map
  • News
    • News Feed
    • Public Notices
  • Fire Stations
    • Station 1 – Main
    • Station 2 – Kerrville
    • First Response Vehicles
  • Community Resources
    • Car Seat Program
    • Outdoor Burning
    • Propane Tanks
    • Smoke Detector Program
  • Business Resources
    • Fire Extinguishers Services
    • Knox Box
    • Sprinkler Systems Services
    • Request Business Inspection
    • Current RFPs
  • Join
  • Contact

We use cookies to ensure our visitors get the best experience and to learn how they interact with our site. By clicking “Got It” or continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of these tools.

privacy policy
got it