*****PRESS RELEASE*****
CITY OF BRENTWOOD
FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
From: Chief Brian Goss
Date: October 22, 2012
Subject: Press Release: Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries!
CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES
It’s that time again. On November 4th (2am)
clocks will be set back 1 hour.
The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department encourages
residents to use the time change as a reminder to change out the old batteries
in your smoke detectors. A working smoke detector can cut your risk of dying in
a fire in half.
What do you do with the old batteries if they seem to still
be in working order? Reuse them in household appliances or in toys. Don’t leave
your safety to chance.
The only exception to this rule is lithium batteries, which
often last as long as the detectors. Please refer to manufacturer’s expiration
dates for life span and be sure to test all smoke detectors monthly, regardless
of battery type.
Date all batteries and smoke detectors when installed to
ensure at a quick glance that they are in date. Most smoke detectors have a ten
year useful life span. Even if smoke detectors still sound when they are tested,
replace aging units. Do not paint detectors and vacuum them regularly to keep them
in working order.
Please do your part to help ensure that you and your family
have a fire safe holiday season!
