Fire Departments Urge Smoke Alarm Checks

As Daylight Saving Time ends on November 3, various fire departments across the United States are reminding residents to not only change their clocks but also check and replace batteries in smoke alarms. The Coon Rapids Police Department emphasizes that alarms with non-replaceable batteries last 10 years but must be replaced if they chirp, while those with replaceable batteries should have fresh ones annually. The Baton Rouge Fire Department highlights that a working smoke detector can increase survival chances by over 50% during a fire. South County Fire and the New Orleans Fire Department also stress the importance of testing alarms and replacing outdated devices, with the latter offering free exchanges for new smoke alarms. Additionally, the New Orleans Fire Department provides free Combination Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Alarms for residents. Overall, ensuring the functionality of smoke alarms is a crucial safety measure as the season changes.