Free fire, carbon monoxide detectors

Many area homes lack adequate number of detectors to create a safe environment in the home. The Rockford Fire Department of Kent County, Michigan hopes to remedy that situation in the coming weeks. Aided by a grant through the Kent County Health Department, the city's fire department, along with the fire departments of Algoma, Plainfield, and Solon townships, are distributing free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to qualifing homes. To qualify, the homes must be occupied by a child under 14 or a senior resident. The detectors will be installed by fire fighter personnel at no cost to the home owner. For more information call the fire department at (616) 866-1553.