Check Your Alarms as Clocks Fall Back

Photo by Adamstown Fire CompanyA reminder from Adamstown Fire Company: When you change your clocks, take a moment to test and check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A few minutes can save a life.

Photo by Adamstown Fire CompanyDon’t forget—Daylight Saving Time is the perfect opportunity to replace detector batteries and check your fire extinguisher pressure. Stay safe and stay prepared!
As we turn our clocks back one hour, the Adamstown Fire Company reminds everyone that this is the perfect time to perform essential home safety checks.
Residents are urged to test all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries if needed, and confirm that fire extinguishers are in proper working order. Many newer smoke detectors contain sealed 10-year batteries, making it especially important to verify the manufacturing date and ensure the units are still within their usable lifespan.
Taking just a few minutes to inspect your safety equipment can make a life-saving difference. The Adamstown Fire Company encourages the community to stay proactive and stay protected.