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Madelaine Amee
05-27-2013, 10:02 AM
A similar thread ran some considerable time ago and at that time there were some comments about �there being much better things for the Fire Department to do than change batteries�.

Well, yesterday I found out what an absolutely incredible service this is. My other half is two weeks out from having a complete joint replacement and is obviously totally incapacitated. Yesterday morning, Sunday, at approximately 6am, one of my smoke alarms started to chirp � oh goody what on earth am I going to do on a Sunday morning with smoke alarms chirping. I called the number and got a recorded message that they were closed until Monday and I should leave my name and number and they would get back to my on Monday. I had a minor panic and then decided to call our own Community Watch � the nicest guy ever answered the phone, I explained my problem, he gave me another number to call and then asked if I needed any help with my husband, and if I did just call them and someone would be here �����. I cannot tell you how many times I have thought they were useless ����� not so any more.

Thank goodness for the dreaded WalMart store being open at that time in the morning � went down and purchased all new batteries. The fire truck arrived within 5 minutes which livened up the neighborhood to no end, a young woman and a young man came in, changed all the batteries, checked the system, asked if I needed any help with my other half. I asked if we could make a donation and was told absolutely not, this was a service to the residents of TV.

Say what you will � this was a life saver for me. Just another example of an excellent service provided for the residents of TV.

duffysmom
05-27-2013, 10:27 AM
Every day I find another reason to love living in TV. Thank you and blessings to your husband. .:MOJE_whot:

Schaumburger
05-27-2013, 01:24 PM
Thank you for posting this. Reaffirms why I want to move to TV someday. And I hope your husband has speedy and full recovery.

rubicon
05-27-2013, 01:40 PM
This story is really nice.

Madelaine Amee
05-27-2013, 02:11 PM
I probably should have given the phone numbers for new residents who may wish to use this service in the future:

Fire Safety - Monday to Friday - 352-205-8280
Off hours Service - 352-569-1011

Also, to have the Fire Department change out and check your smoke alarms, you need to have all NEW BATTERIES.

jblum315
05-27-2013, 03:02 PM
They do it because they really don't want older people climbing up on ladders - ant for one am very grateful for the service

missypie
05-27-2013, 03:35 PM
This is wonderful and helpful information. Thank you to all that serve those that can't.

redwitch
05-27-2013, 08:38 PM
BTW -- Those numbers that were given are for Sumter County only. Don't know if Marion or Lake Counties offer the same services.

asianthree
05-28-2013, 08:11 PM
thanks for the info