The initiative, which is designed to increase public awareness about fire prevention and preparedness, has partnered with the state's division of fire safety for more than two decades.
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During that time, the number of fires have decreased sharply in Paterson.
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Operation 7: Save a Life
Last year, there were 152 fires, the lowest number on record. This year there could be even less.
In the past 24 years, Operation 7 Save-A-Life has given out more than 200,000 smoke alarms across New Jersey.
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WABC-TV is proud to be a partner.
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