Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

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Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This Sunday, when residents of New York “spring forward’’ to welcome Daylight Saving Time by moving their clocks one hour ahead, safety authorities encourage us to change the ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Daylight saving time ends this weekend, a great time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. The National Fire Protection Agency recommends you change your smoke alarm ...

Doug and Lynn Fick replaced the batteries in their Elgin home’s smoke detectors earlier this month, but Elgin firefighters did them one better Wednesday by replacing seven of the Ficks’ detectors with ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good time to check.

Clocks will spring forward one hour for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, and local fire departments are asking you to check your smoke alarms too. Gerrish Township Fire/EMS Chief Jim Fisher said ...

Crews from {a href="http://www.firedistrict1.org/" target=_blank}Snohomish County Fire District 1 will be out in the community March 12 - Smoke Alarm Saturday - with ...