Craig Morgan

Black River Entertainment's Craig Morgan recently teamed up with the Tennessee State Division of Fire Prevention, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and Kidde Fire Safety, to give out fire alarms.

Various fire departments in markets along Craig's "VA Mortgage Leader Presents: Craig Morgan- The Journey Tour" will receive Kidde smoke alarms as part of Kidde's "Be a Safety Hero" initiative, which teaches the following five steps to fire safety:

1. Replace outdated smoke alarms (older than 10 years old) with units featuring a 10-year sealed-in battery. Kidde's Worry-Free line provides a decade of continuous protection with no low-battery chirps.
2. Place fire extinguishers on every level of your home and make sure they are within reach.
3. Install UL-listed carbon monoxide alarms on each floor and near bedrooms.
4. Develop and practice an escape plan with your family. Know two ways out of each room.
5. Show your commitment by taking and sharing the pledge at www.AlarmPledge.com. You will help your family and help reduce the risks that firefighters face when responding to a home fire.

The donations kicked off in Morgan's hometown of Dickson, TN at the Dickson City Fire Department. In all, Kidde will donate 5,000 of its new Worry-Free 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms (a $125,000 retail value).

Before beginning a music career, Craig worked as an emergency medical technician and assistant sheriff's deputy in Dickson County. In 2011, Craig put his EMT training to use while rescuing two children from a burning house in Tennessee.

"As a former first responder, I've seen the damage home fires can cause," said Craig. "Many home fire deaths are preventable, and I want to do what I can to help keep families safe."

The National Fire Protection Association reports approximately 3,000 people die in home fires in the U.S. every year. Two-thirds of residential fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarm, or alarms that weren't working properly.

"Kidde's mission is to help save lives, and we are pleased to work with Craig on this campaign," said Kidde VP/Sales and Marketing, Chris Rovenstine. "Dead or missing batteries are the main reasons smoke alarms don't sound in a fire. By providing sealed-battery smoke alarms to local fire departments, we can help protect families who otherwise may not be able to replace an outdated alarm."

To learn more, visit CraigMorgan.com or Kidde.com.

By: Misti Douglas

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