Helpful Ideas
Interstate Sign Products 800-344-0528
www.interstate911.com
Years of experience have taught us several things that we can pass on.
Word of mouth and sign visibility is the key to the success of your
program. The more markers that that are installed, more people will see
them and want one for themselves. We have worked with thousands of
fire departments and other safety personnel throughout the years and
below are some ideas that have worked for other departments. We can,
upon request make a flyer for you to hand out. Sample included in this
pack of information. We will also, upon request, send you a couple of
Reflective Address Signs Available Here for you to post where you wish.
Both these services are free of charge. We are dedicated to help you in
any way to get your program started.
INITIALLY, members of your organization should buy and post the signs at their homes. This is instant
visibility, and when a neighbor sees a fireman with a sign at their house, they will want one too. Make sure
to sell on your Facebook page. You will sell a lot of signs off of your Facebook page.
We have found that local newspapers will do a small story on why the address markers are needed, price
and where to pick up. Also, your local VA, Lions Club, Senior Centers, EMT, Police Officers, etc. are great
places to start. (remember getting the signs out for visibility is the most important).
Community events that the fire department holds do quite well with a table set up for orders. We will
provide you with a flyer and order blank. (see sample in this package of information)
If you have a local tv community channel, this is a great place to advertise. Most do not charge for this
service as it is for community safety.
Door to Door is more time consuming but very effective. Distribute flyers through the school, PTA’s/PTO’s,
newsletters, tax notices, ect.