7 Fire Safety Checks People Skip Until It’s Too Late

Fire safety isn’t usually top of mind—until it is. You know the drill: you’re cozy on the couch, binge-watching your favorite show, when suddenly a fire alarm blares like a […] ...
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Local fire departments urge smoke alarm checks with clock change

As the clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 9, fire departments across the region are urging residents to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms significantly reduce ...
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The detector date code you should check tonight and where it’s hidden

Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that ...
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Fire officials urge smoke alarm checks this weekend

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – As we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time this weekend, fire officials say that this is the perfect opportunity to change smoke alarm batteries in your home. The State ...
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Wheeling Fire Department emphasizes smoke alarm checks during Fire Prevention Week

WHEELING, W.Va. — In light of National Fire Prevention Week, the Wheeling Fire Department is urging residents to check their smoke alarms. For three days, Wheeling firefighters hosted informational ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Brainerd Fire offers free carbon monoxide alarm checks

BRAINERD — With the weather getting colder, it's time to get those carbon monoxide alarms checked. Residents of Brainerd, Baxter and the surrounding areas in the fire department’s coverage area are ...
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Fire: Stay alive, check your smoke alarms

It's a simple and easy way to make sure your family is safe - checking your smoke alarms - and firefighters say now is as good a time as any to make sure your house is well equipped. The Seattle Fire ...
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Springfield Fire Department asks residents to check smoke alarms after recent fires

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Fire Department (SFD) is encouraging residents to check to see if they have the correct amount of smoke alarms in their homes after multiple major fire incidents in ...
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Red Cross urges smoke alarm checks as daylight saving time soon ends

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to do more than just turn back the clock — it’s also the perfect time to test your ...
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Fire officials remind residents to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) – As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, Thomasville Fire Rescue is reminding residents that it’s also the perfect time to check their smoke alarms. Daylight ...
Delaware County Daily Times

2 alarm chimney fire shows importance of routine checks, Marple fire marshal reports

Saturday night’s devastating two-alarm house fire is an important reminder on the importance of routine chimney checks, Marple fire officials say. Marple Fire Marshal James Capuzzi said the fire in a ...