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Oregon Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Test Smoke Alarms

Friday, October 30, 2015

 

Courtesy of the Office of the State Fire Marshal

This Sunday, November 1 marks the end of daylight savings time, and the Oregon Fire Marshall is asking residents to check the batteries on their smoke detector when they set back their clocks.

"Smoke alarm technology has advanced and many now come with 10-year batteries and some are tamper-resistant," said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. "So, I encourage residents to test their alarms before changing the battery."

Working smoke alarms provide a critical early warning to a fire, allowing vital extra minutes for escape, according to the Fire Marshall. The Fire Marshall also recommends installing smoke alarms on every level of the home, as well as in each bedroom and outside each sleeping area.

In order to test their smoke alarm, residents should:

1) Push the test button to be sure the battery is working. 
2) When replacing batteries, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the correct battery type to use. 
3) Always retest alarms after installing new batteries. 
4) Replace any alarm that fails to operate after installing a new battery. 
5) Inspect your alarms to determine if they are 10 years old or older, and replace any smoke alarm 10 years old or older. Look for a date on the back of the alarm. If there is no date, your alarm is more than 10 years old and should be replaced. 
6) Follow the manufacturer's instructions for regularly cleaning your alarms of dust and cobwebs. 

Residents should never disconnect or remove batteries from their smoke alarms for other uses, and make a home fire escape plan and practice it with the family members.

For more information on smoke alarms or fire safety, visit the Office of the State Fire Marshal's website.

 

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Monroe Apartments - August 2013 

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Eola Hills Charter School - October 2013

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Open Meadow High School  - April 2014

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St. Andrews Church - April 2013 

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Crestline Elementary - February 2013 

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Photo: YouTube / Noah Patraw 

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The historic Southeast Portland elementary school was destroyed in a three-alarm blaze in which 500 students and teachers had to be evacuated. 

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South Albany High School - April 2015 

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Photo: Lebanon Fire District 

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Chapman Elementary School - August 2013

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Apolistic Faith Church - February 2013 

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