MCFRS News Release Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Get
Into a Life-Saving Habit; Daylight Savings Time Starts March 9
Changing smoke alarm batteries twice a year is one of the
simplest, most effective ways to reduce tragic deaths and
injuries from fire. In fact, working smoke alarms nearly cut in
half the risk of dying in a home fire. The men and women of the
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) urge ALL
residents to check home smoke alarms on a regular basis. This is
part of a national initiative that urges all Americans to adopt
a simple, lifesaving habit: changing smoke alarm batteries when
changing clocks changing clocks twice a year. You’ve got the
power to save lives – change the battery! Recent surveys
conducted by fire fighters after serious fires in Montgomery
County have found that nearly half, 50%, of the smoke alarms
checked did not work. That is alarming! Smoke alarms DO save
lives ! Montgomery County residents may schedule a home safety
evaluation by calling the Home Safety H