Lakeville Fire Talks Smoke Alarms

Fire Prevention Tip

Daylight savings time is a good time to replace smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries.

To keep your family safe from fire, remember and make use of the following tips:

•  Every month, test your smoke alarms by pushing the “test” button. Follow testing instructions in your owner’s manual.
• Once a month, carefully vacuum the inside of a batter-powered unit using a soft bristle brush. If your alarms are electrically connected, turn off the power and vacuum the outside vents only. Test your alarms after cleaning them.
• Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Those more than 10 years old should be replaced.

On November 6, 2011, change your clock…change your batteries, it could save a life!

By the Numbers

From October 24, 2011 to October 30, 2011 the responded to 11 calls for service; 1 chimney fire, 2 unauthorized burns, 1 vehicle accident cleanup, 1 medical, 1 gas leak, 1 diesel fuel spill, 1 smoke scare, and 3 false alarms.