The Right Time To Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries—And Why It Matters

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 ...

NC Office of State Fire Marshal reminding public to change clocks and upgrade smoke alarms

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding the public to change their clocks and upgrade their smoke ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Sounding the alarm: State, local fire officials urge residents to replace old smoke detectors

At a press conference on Wednesday, Fire Chief Christopher Norris held up a piece of mangled piece of metal and plastic. The unrecognizable melted mess was the remnants of a melted, battery-less smoke ...
WKBN Youngstown on MSN

Fall fire safety reminders

The National Fire Protection Association says the risk of dying in a house fire is reduced by roughly 60% when there are working smoke alarms in the home. Approximately three out of five fire deaths ...
WGBH

Check your smoke detectors: Fire officials urge Mass. residents to replace outdated alarms

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...