DATE OF INCIDENT: 3/10/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 W. Riverside Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS AND CHECK YOUR DETECTORS!
When you change your clocks ahead one hour for Sunday, March 14, to begin Daylight Savings Time, please remember to check on the condition of your smoke detectors as well.
. Test 9-volt batteries. Buy a supply to have on hand in case your detector begins to "chirp".
. Alkaline 9-volt batteries should last 1 year. Lithium 9-volt batteries will last up to 10 years.
. Read the information on the back of your smoke detector to determine two important facts: age and type of detector. If the manufacture date is before 3-14-00, replace the detectors immediately. Smoke detectors are not reliable for more than 10 years of service. If you just have ionization detectors in your home, be sure to add at least one photoelectric detector on each level of the house ASAP. Photoelectric detectors are much more efficient at detecting slow-burning, smoldering fires.
. If you have problems with "nuisance alarms" when you cook or when someone takes a shower, replace ionization detectors within 20 feet of the kitchen or bathroom with photoelectric units. Photoelectric detectors seldom give a nuisance alarm.
. Help your neighbors check the condition of their detectors if they are not able to safely reach them to replace batteries or detectors.
PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given
For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com
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