Community Awareness
Here you will find interesting facts and information related to Fire Safety, Injury Prevention, Natural Disaster Preparedness, and links to other organizations.
Some common questions for smoke alarms include:
When should I replace my batteries?
Smoke alarms require routine maintenance. Smoke alarm batteries should be replaced every six months (hence the "change your clock, change your batteries" campaign). A common misconception is that if your smoke alarms are hard-wired, then you don't need to change your batteries. One consideration is that many current manufacturer installation instructions allow the batteries to be replaced yearly. If you are not certain on your manufactures requirements, replace the battery every six months.
Do I have to replace my smoke alarms?
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that smoke alarms are replaced every 10 years.
What type of smoke alarm do I need to install? Currently there is much debate over the type to install. We encourage you to listen to the Fire Marshal's Corner podcast, on
Radio@Firehouse, to have a better grasp on the issue. The important aspect is every home shall have a working smoke alarm.