Smoke Alarms
SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! THE INFORMATION BELOW COULD SAVE YOURS!
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Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
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Larger homes may need additional smoke alarms to provide enough protection.
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For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.
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An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.
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Smoke alarms should be installed away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.
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Test them monthly and replace the batteries twice a year.
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Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
Free Batteries
The Fire Department currently has AA and 9V batteries available for the public free of charge. These are to be placed in your Carbon Monoxide Detectors (AA) and Smoke Detectors (9V). Remember to test these monthly and change the batteries twice a year (a good rule of thumb is every time you change your clocks)!