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Change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries, fire officials say

Grand Junction Fire Department officials stress importance of battery changes and safety planning during fall season ...

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 ...
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Fire officials remind residents to check smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends

As daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, Thomasville Fire Rescue is reminding residents that it’s also the ...
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Residents 'in tears' and fearing for their safety after incident

RESIDENTS are “in tears” due to faults with fire alarms at a block of flats persisting months after problems were reported On June 21, residents evacuated Raglan Lodge, run by housing association ...
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Quieter alarms aim to reduce stress and hearing loss for DeLand firefighters

A.M. ALL RIGHT. LOUD FIRE HOUSE ALARMS MAY SOON BE A THING OF THE PAST, AT LEAST IN DELAND. FIREFIGHTERS THERE ARE TESTING A NEW SYSTEM THAT WAKES THEM UP IN A WHOLE DIFFERENT WAY. THIS IS REALLY ...