The 'Detector for Life' campaign, through which smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors were donated to be installed in homes, especially in rural areas, has proven its usefulness, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on Tuesday.
"Three years ago we launched the 'Detector for Life' campaign, and it was the first time 10,000 detectors were donated so that the Emergency Management Inspectorate General could voluntarily install them in people's homes to prevent fires, prevent deaths, and save lives and property. We are now at the third edition of the campaign. This initiative has proven to be a success, and because it is first and foremost a success for citizens, it makes sense to continue supporting it," Predoiu said at the headquarters of the Interior Ministry during the launch of the 2026 edition.
He stressed that the campaign has significantly contributed to improving public safety, pointing out that it is a prevention tool and a form of civic education on safety.
According to Predoiu, there have been concrete cases in previous years where detectors prevented fires, and when fires did occur, rescuers were alerted in time to intervene effectively.
"The practical effects and positive results of this campaign have also led to the drafting of new regulations. A legislative proposal is now in an advanced stage, addressing prevention and making the installation of detectors in homes a rule rather than an exception," Predoiu said.
The initiative is carried out through the "Together for Safety" partnership launched by the Emergency Management Department and the Emergency Management Inspectorate General, together with E.ON Romania and Delgaz Grid.
The devices primarily serve as warning systems, immediately signaling the presence of fire or gas leaks in the spaces where they are installed, and can make the difference between a minor incident and a tragedy.
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