VFD says: Change batteries in smoke detectors Tahoka Volunteer Fire Dept. reminds citizens to change the batteries in smoke alarms in their homes, and to purchase at least one smoke alarm if one is not already in the home. Most alarms need a new battery at lest once a year. Some smoke alarms have batteries that last for up to 10 years, but if the alarm is over 10 years old it must be completely replaced with a new alarm and a new battery. Check smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button. Never take smoke alarm batteries out to put into other items like games or remote controls, and teach children what the smoke alarm sounds like and what to do when they hear the alarm sound. Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms, according to information from the U.S. Fire Administration. More than one-third of home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no smoke alarms were present at all. One-quarter of the deaths were caused by fires in properties in which smoke alarms were present but failed to operate, because of dead batteries, or missing or disconnected batteries.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:25:45 +0000
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