Fulton firefighters to deliver pizza orders by fire truck

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is partnering with national pizza chain Domino's and the Fulton Fire Department to provide some Fulton homes with a unique delivery experience while promoting fire safety for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

Greg Neichter, Fulton Domino's franchise owner, thinks about four residents a day will receive the special delivery, factoring in ample time for firefighters to inspect smoke alarms inside each customer's home.

"Fire safety is extremely important," Neichter said in a Domino's press release. "We're very excited to partner with NFPA and the fire department for a program that not only promotes the safety of our friends and neighbors, but rewards those who make fire safety a priority."

Within Fulton, local customers who order a pizza, or any item on Domino's menu, for delivery between 4-6 p.m. from Oct. 6-8 will be randomly selected to have their delivery order arrive aboard a Fulton fire engine.

A Fulton fire crew member will inspect the smoke alarms in the residence and if the detectors are working, the Domino's customer will receive the pizza for free. If smoke detectors are not working, the crew will replace and change the batteries.

"Half of all home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep," Fulton fire engineer Todd Gray said in the press release. "That's why having a fully functioning smoke alarm in every bedroom is so important. Smoke alarms save lives."

Gray said three on-duty firefighters from station two will be on-board the fire engine for deliveries and to conduct smoke detector inspections inside customer's homes.

Neichter said delivery drivers will most likely drive in a separate vehicle, but they will follow the fire crew.

He said the firefighters have the option to sound the truck's siren when they arrive outside of the residence, adding that they "sometimes do."

The campaign theme for this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm."