Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corbin Quade says more than half of homes inspected for smoke and C-O detectors hadn’t passed.
Quade says only 24 homes have been inspected so far but it’s a dangerous sign residents may not be taking fire safety seriously.
He says even though more than a dozen homes failed to comply with code, no fines were handed out.
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Instead, new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were handed out at cost.
Quade says his primary goal is to keep residents informed and make public safety a top priority.
He says fines won’t help to make residents more conscious of fire safety, but education will.
Residents can contact the township at (613) 756-2747, ext. 223 to schedule a home inspection over the coming weeks.
