If it weren’t for newly installed smoke detectors in a city home, there may have been some fatalities when a fire struck in late 2017.
But because the Red Cross partnered with the Pittston City Fire Department for a smoke-alarm project, a potential catastrophe was averted.
The American Red Cross honored the Pittston City Fire Department for its first local “save” during Wednesday night’s council meeting.
“We (Red Cross) are very proud and honored to be able to honor Pittston City Fire Department and officials for partnering with us to help save a life,” said Bill Goldsworthy, executive director for the American Red Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania. “This was the first documented life save in Northeast Pa. with our Home Fire Campaign.”