As we gain an extra hour this weekend, thereB次元官网网址檚 extra time to change the battery in your smoke alarm.

B次元官网网址淵ou change your battery when you change your clocks,B次元官网网址� said Langford fire prevention officer, Lance Caven. B次元官网网址淪moke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.B次元官网网址�

After changing the battery push the test button to ensure your smoke alarm is working properly.

Newer model smoke alarms have a sticker on them stating the alarmB次元官网网址檚 expiry date.

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Langford Fire Rescue has a smoke alarm replacement program in place for all Langford residents.

B次元官网网址淚f you donB次元官网网址檛 have one functioning properly we can come to your house and weB次元官网网址檒l give you one for free,B次元官网网址� Aubrey said.

The program offers battery operated smoke alarms.

The firefighters are knowledgeable in all things smoke alarms and will answer questions and help select a suitable out the smoke alarm for those residents looking to purchase one.

Some new battery operated smoke alarms include wireless communication to each other, so they can be placed on all levels of a home and if one is set off, they all sound.

B次元官网网址淵ou should have one alarm on each level of the house,B次元官网网址� Caven said. B次元官网网址淥nly a working smoke alarm can save your life.B次元官网网址�

For more information on the program call Langford Fire Rescue 250-478-9555.