Spring Forward Safely: Test, Inspect & Replace Smoke and CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

Spring Forward Safely: Test, Inspect & Replace Smoke and CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Begins

SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes with new 10-year sealed battery alarms while they change the clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday, March 8.“Working smoke alarms save lives—the key word is working. As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few minutes to test all smoke and carbon m…

Fire marshal urges Ohioans to check smoke alarms as clocks change

Ohio fire officials urge residents to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when clocks 'spring forward' this weekend.

Daylight Saving Time also good reminder to check smoke detectors

While people will be setting their clocks ahead one hour before bed, there are some safety checks you can also do around the house today.

Changing the clocks a 'good reminder' to check your smoke alarms, says Waterloo Fire Rescue

Waterloo Fire Rescue suggests that you still check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors this Sunday when Ontario springs forward for daylight time, even if your alarms are built-in or contain long-lasting lithium batteries.

Spring forward safely by checking smoke alarms

When changing clocks that didn’t spring forward automatically, firefighters are reminding homeowners to do one other thing.

Fire officials urge smoke alarm checks as clocks change

After a deadly Evansville house fire that killed three children, fire officials are reminding families to check their smoke alarms as daylight saving time approaches.