Tips and info to help keep your family and home safe.
#SmokeAlarmsSaveLives
Smoke alarms fade in color over time due to a fire retardant called bromine. All smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years and a discolored alarm is an indicator that it's time!
In our area this year there were 44 reported residential structure fires. Protect your home and those inside with operating smoke alarms. A shut door can help isolate you from fire and smoke.
Home heating remains the second leading cause for residential fires. Test your alarms, replace batteries once a year, replace alarms older than 10 years, and have 2 exits for emergencies.
The Davenport Fire Department recently responded to a dryer fire. Excessive lint buildup was the cause. Clean the lint trap before each use and have working smoke alarms.
Battery-operated smoke alarms are no replacement for interconnected wiring. We offer free home inspections to make sure your home is properly protected.
The Fire Service uses Daylight Savings to remind communities to replace smoke alarms older than 10 years and change batteries when you change your clocks.
