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Turn your Clocks Ahead and Check your Smoke and CO Detectors

Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend, March 9th!

 

Turn your clocks 1-hour ahead & change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (unless they have sealed, long-life bateries).

 

Smoke Alarms should be replaced every 10 years. CO alarms should be replaced every 5 to10 years, depending on the model. Check on the back of the detector for the manufacture date and information.

 

"Early warning by working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can be a life saver," says Acting Fire Chief Tom Cahill. "Take a few minutes this weekend to be sure that your detectors are working properly."

  • Daylight Savings is a good time to test your alarms
  • Review your emergency escape plan with the entire family
  • Include older folks, folks with disabilities, and the pets in your escape plan too 
  • Ensure that the younger children know how to call 911 for an emergency
  • If your alarm "chirps" intermittently, it probably means that the battery needs to be replaced or the detector has exceeded it's lifespan

 

If your alarms activate, call 911 from a safe area. Firefighters will be immediately dispatched to investigate and take proper action as needed.

For more information about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, go to: MA Department of Fire Services

STAY SAFE AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE!

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Page was posted on 3/4/2025 7:13 AM
Page was last modified on 3/4/2025 9:23 AM
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