11/01/2026
🚨 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IS A GREAT TIME TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS! 🚨
As we adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time, Spanish Fork Fire & EMS encourages everyone to take a few minutes to check the smoke alarms throughout their home.
A working smoke alarm can make the difference between life and death. This simple check could help protect you and the people you love.
🔥 Here are a few important reminders:
âś… Check the batteries: Make sure every smoke alarm has working batteries. Replace batteries when needed, and test each alarm using the test button.
âś… Check the manufacture date: Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years, even if they still appear to be working. Look for the manufacture date on the back of the detector.
✅ Clean your detectors: Dust and debris can interfere with proper operation. Use a can of compressed air (air duster) or a vacuum with a soft brush attachment to gently remove dust from the detector. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
âś… Check every level: Make sure your home has smoke alarms on every level, inside each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas.
đź“Š WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the death rate in reported home fires is approximately 60% lower when working smoke alarms are present than when they are absent.
Smoke alarms provide early warning, giving you and your family precious time to escape.
A few minutes today could save a life tomorrow!
Please take the time to check your smoke alarms, replace outdated detectors, and make sure your family has a home fire escape plan.
From all of us at Spanish Fork Fire & EMS, stay safe!
