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Some smoke/CO alarms may not alert properly—how to check your model number fast

When smoke or carbon monoxide alarms fail to sound, the problem is often hiding in plain sight: the specific model you own and whether it is still performing as designed. To know if your devices are ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Experts advise to check and change smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week

PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region wants to remind everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S., during Fire Prevention Week, ...
AOL

Fire marshal urges Ohioans to check smoke alarms as clocks change

As Ohioans move their clocks forward this weekend, fire officials are urging residents to take a few minutes to check something that could save their lives: smoke alarms. The Ohio Department of ...
abc27

Spring forward means check your smoke alarms, fire commissioner says

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s time to spring forward this weekend, meaning it’s also time to check your smoke alarms, fire officials say. The Pennsylvania Office of State Fire Commissioner says ...

Do your smoke alarms work? London firefighters are going door-to-door to check

Starting Tuesday, May 19 members of the LFD will be heading door-to-door to check alarms, share fire prevention information ...
Columbus Dispatch

Fire marshal urges Ohioans to check smoke alarms as clocks change

Fire officials urge residents to check their smoke alarms when changing their clocks for daylight saving time. Working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a house fire by about 60%. As ...