Shiny red fire trucks and flashing blue lights are setting up shop in Lowe’s parking lots as part of Fire Safety Month and Lowe’s efforts to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention. On two days, October 2 and October 9, more than 1,000 Lowe’s stores nationwide will host fire safety education events and demos led by local fire departments and Lowe’s partner, First Alert.
In addition to hosting these educational events, Lowe’s is also thanking all first responders ahead of National First Responders Day. For the first time, Lowe’s is offering a ten percent discount to first responders, in-store and online, October 22-24.
“Our nation’s first responders wake up each day with a mission to serve others,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. “By providing this special discount, we hope to offer a gesture of gratitude and appreciation to the many brave individuals who put their lives on the line each and every day.”
Dave Harding, Crime Prevention and Community Outreach Officer for the Mooresville Police Department, learned of the discount while helping host one of the parking lot events on October 2. He says it’s a show of support that reminds first responders the community has their back.
“I think it just reinforces the support that we have within the community. When you have a corporation like Lowe’s doing something like that, to me that just means we’re doing something right. We have the support of our community.”
Firefighters, emergency medical technicians/paramedics, police officers, 911 dispatchers, nurses and physicians nationwide can register for the discount now through Oct. 24 by visiting Lowes.com/firstresponders. First responders who successfully register will receive an email with their redeemable discount for a single purchase on eligible items.
Throughout Fire Safety Month, Lowe’s will continue to partner with First Alert to offer information and product resources to help keep families and their homes safe from smoke, fire and carbon monoxide. First Alert offers a few simple safety tips to help families prepare:
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and in every bedroom
- Test alarms regularly
- Alarms don’t last forever. Remember to replace your alarms at least every 10 years
- Plan and practice an escape route with your family
- If your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds, leave immediately for fresh air and call 911
