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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Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The fire department is encouraging people to change the batteries in their smoke alarms as people get ready for the time change. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, ...
A working smoke alarm and swift action by West Pend Oreille Fire District prevented a potential tragedy in Oldtown. Officials ...
EASTHAMPTON — Western Mass. fire officials gathered at the Easthampton Public Safety complex on Oct. 29 to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their 10-year useful ...
Early notification is key to saving lives, which is why Calera’s fire marshal has launched an aggressive campaign through the ...
Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...
As Massachusetts fire officials warn people to replace smoke alarms whose 10-year life cycle is likely ending, they also caution how people get rid of the old devices. Throwing smoke detectors away in ...
Daylight Saving Time ended on Sunday, Nov. 2, when clocks went back an hour, and the North Carolina OSFM is encouraging residents to check smoke alarms.