Florence Copper is committed to supporting programs that promote safety and well-being throughout the Florence community.
Earlier this year, Florence Copper announced a $5,000 contribution to the Arizona Burn Foundation’s Smoke Alarm Program, matching a $5,000 donation approved by the Florence Town Council. Along with support from other community partners, the funding will help expand access to free smoke alarms and fire safety education for local residents.
That investment recently helped support a major milestone for the Arizona Burn Foundation: the installation of its 40,000th free smoke alarm statewide during a Community Smoke Alarm Walk in Florence.
Florence Copper team members, including Bruce Kingsley, Senior Safety and Training Coordinator, and Sophie Dessart, Manager of Communications & Public Affairs, joined local first responders, Arizona Burn Foundation volunteers, and community partners during the October smoke alarm walk, helping provide residents with free smoke alarms and important fire safety information. The event focused on Florence Gardens and Caliente Casa de Sol, two active adult communities in Florence, and was part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire-related injuries and save lives through prevention.
“At Florence Copper, safety is a core value both at our operation and in the communities where we live and work,” said John Mays, General Manager of Florence Copper. “We were honored to support the Arizona Burn Foundation’s Smoke Alarm Program and partner with the Town of Florence on this important initiative. Something as simple as a working smoke alarm can make a life-saving difference for residents and families, and we are proud to help bring these resources to our community.”
As part of the volunteer effort, Kingsley and Dessart worked alongside first responders and fellow volunteers to help install smoke alarms and share fire safety information with residents.
“It was inspiring to see so many organizations and volunteers come together around a common goal of protecting our community,” said Sophie Dessart, Manager of Communications & Public Affairs. “As we visited residents in Florence Gardens and Caliente Casa de Sol, I was surprised by how many homes had few or no working smoke alarms before volunteers arrived to help. Helping celebrate the installation of the program’s 40,000th smoke alarm was a powerful reminder that simple prevention measures can have a tremendous impact. Each alarm installed represents a safer home and greater peace of mind for residents.”
The Arizona Burn Foundation’s Smoke Alarm Program has helped improve fire safety across Arizona by providing free smoke alarms, safety education, and installation assistance to residents. Through partnerships with local first responders, businesses, and community organizations, the program continues to make a meaningful difference in communities throughout the state.
Florence Copper is grateful for the opportunity to support the Arizona Burn Foundation, the Town of Florence, and all of the volunteers who helped make this initiative a success. Together, these partnerships are helping protect residents, strengthen community safety, and ensure more residents have access to this critical life-saving resource.
To learn more about the Arizona Burn Foundation and its fire prevention programs, visit https://azburn.org/.
