Crime & Safety
Lakeville Fire Talks Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Batteries
Lakeville Fire Department responded to 12 calls for service the week of February 27 to March 4.
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.
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• Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Those more than 10 years old should be replaced.
On March 11, 2012, change your clock…change your batteries, it could save a life!
By the Numbers
From February 27, 2012 to March 4, 2012 the responded to 12 calls for service; 1 mutual aid to Farmington for a structure fire, 1 extrication of victim from vehicle, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 3 medicals, 3 power lines down, 1 smoke scare, 2 false alarms.