The American Red Cross of Connecticut is hosting a Battle of the Badges in Danbury.  The City Department of Health & Human Services is hosting a blood drive with the Police and Fire Departments in collaboration with Danbury and New Milford Hospitals to see who can recruit the most blood donors.  During the event on April 27th, the Red Cross will be offering demonstrations of Hands-Only CPR, and Home Fire Safety, as well as installing smoke alarms in the city of Danbury as part of a community preparedness event.  The blood drive is being held at the mall from 10 am to 6:30 pm.  Appointments can be made online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.  People can also sign up for a free smoke alarm installation visit: SoundTheAlarm.org/Connecticut