"Every second counts when there's a home fire, and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When daylight saving time ends this weekend, test your smoke ...
For smoke detectors that use any other type of batteries, they'll most likely need a new battery at least once a year—and for those who may need a gentle reminder to check on your smoke detector's ...
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are ...
“Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When daylight saving time ends this weekend, test your ...
31—Firefighters are reminding people to check smoke alarms when they ... To prevent tragedies, be sure to secure your home with smoke alarms on every level and outside sleeping areas." ...
Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.
Jon Barrett, the past chief and first assistant chief of the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department, came on Bridge Street to speak about the importance on inspecting your smoke alarms this fall and winter.