On March 8 we return to daylight savings time, setting our clocks ahead by one hour. This is a good reminder to replace the batteries in smoke alarms—Change Your Clock / Change Your Batteries. It is also a good time to check the age of your smoke alarms. The life expectancy of smoke alarms is 10 years. If you are unsure of the age of your smoke alarms, it would be a good idea to replace them.
Smoke alarms are needed in every bedroom, in the hall outside of the sleeping areas and on every level of the home. The Granby Fire Marshal’s Office offers inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for one- and two-family homes in our town. There is no cost or obligation involved. We have a limited supply of replacement smoke alarms available for free to homeowners. Help us keep you and your family safe. Contact us today at 860-844-5321 or firemarshal@granby-ct.gov
Spring Fire Safety Tips
Clothes Dryer Safety: clean your clothes dryer vent pipe, remove combustible items from on or around your clothes dryer, air dry (outdoors) items that have been in contact with gasoline, paint thinners or similar chemicals.
Flammable Liquids Safety: only store gasoline in a container designed for that purpose, never store gasoline containers or power equipment in basements or occupied space of the home, be sure container cap and vent are closed completely.
Grills and Propane Safety: never store LP gas grill propane tanks inside your home or garage, inspect your grill to make sure it’s free of grease or other combustible debris, check propane tank hose for leaks or damage prior to use.
Home Address Numbers: Be sure your house can be found by emergency teams by ensuring your house address numbers are easily seen from the street.