Spring Forward in Time For Fire Safety...

Many are surprised to learn that the Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery!® campaign for carbon monoxide and smoke alarms is only a once-per-year event, officially taking place at the return to Standard Time each Fall.

What about Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, March 13, 2011?


Regardless of the season, firefighters perpetually emphasize:

• Test every carbon monoxide and smoke alarm in your home at least once each month.
• Change the batteries for these alarms at least once each year.

If you haven't tested your alarms within the past 4 weeks, test them now. If you haven't replaced the batteries within the past 12 months, do it today!

But wait, there's more...

Along with a reminder to test every smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in your home, there are three important facts you need to know:

• Smoke alarms have a ten year maximum lifespan.
• The most effective smoke alarms use a combination of ionization and photoelectric technology.
• A monthly test reminder can be sent to your mobile phone via Twitter.

Oh, and don't forget to set your clock ahead one hour!


Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department