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Smoke Alarms Save LIves

Disposal of Smoke Alarms

by Michael O'Brian on December 19, 2009

Tech Talk Provides Timely Advice

The United States Fire Administration provides many resources to inspectors through training, education, and timely correspondence.  Tech Talk provides accurate and timely information on topics of interest to the fire protection community. Topics are selected based on inquiries and suggestions that USFA receives from readers.  Recently the second edition of Tech Talk was released and contains great information on disposal of Smoke Alarms.

The need for proper disposal typically occurs after the detectors are replaced (after 10 years).  Depending on the type of smoke alarm and [click to continue…]

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Change Your Clock, Change your Batteries

by Michael O'Brian on March 7, 2009

Beep Beep Beep

Thanks to Austin Texas Freddy the Smoke Alarm

When you change your clock forward to daylight time on Sunday March 8th, remember to change the batteries on your smoke alarms too.

Smoke alarms with residential sprinkler systems can save lives.  So do something a little special for your family this weekend, change your smoke alarm batteries!

Resources:

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