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Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they are installed and working. The majority of fatality fires occur in homes without working smoke alarms.
Install:
The Gainesville Fire Department recommends that you install at least one smoke
alarm on every level of your home. Smoke alarms are designed to wake you up
if a fire starts while you are sleeping. Be sure your smoke alarms are near
bedrooms and other sleeping areas in your home. Free smoke alarms are available
for qualified home owners.
Test:
When was the last time you heard your smoke alarm? Battery-operated alarms
should be tested once a month to make certain they are working.
Change:
Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm at least once a year. The Gainesville
Fire Department recommends you do this when you change your clocks to Daylight
Savings Time each fall.
Replace:
Replace your smoke alarm every ten (10) years. If you don't know how old your
smoke alarm is, or if it is ten (10) years or older, replace it as soon as
possible.
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Live in the City of Gainesville, TX
· Own and occupy your home
· Are 1) Elderly 2) On a fixed income or 3) Handicapped
The smoke detectors and batteries are installed by on-duty firefighters at no cost to the resident. New smoke detectors and 9 volt batteries are accepted to help fund this life-saving program. They may be dropped off at Station 1, located at 201 Santa Fe St. in Gainesville.
