Crime & Safety
Lakeville Fire Talks Smoke Alarms
Lakeville Fire Department responded to 11 calls for service the week of October 24 to October 30.
Fire Prevention Tip
Daylight savings time is a good time to replace smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries.
To keep your family safe from fire, remember and make use of the following tips:
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- Every month, test your smoke alarms by pushing the “test” button. Follow testing instructions in your owner’s manual.
- Once a month, carefully vacuum the inside of a batter-powered unit using a soft bristle brush. If your alarms are electrically connected, turn off the power and vacuum the outside vents only. Test your alarms after cleaning them.
- Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Those more than 10 years old should be replaced.
On November 6, 2011, change your clock…change your batteries, it could save a life!
By the Numbers
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From October 24, 2011 to October 30, 2011 the responded to 11 calls for service; 1 chimney fire, 2 unauthorized burns, 1 vehicle accident cleanup, 1 medical, 1 gas leak, 1 diesel fuel spill, 1 smoke scare, and 3 false alarms.