NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - A Public Service Announcement
From the City of Bend Fire Department

CONTACT: Dan Derlacki, Fire Inspector, City of Bend Fire Department, 322-6385

Firefighters know the importance of home fire safety. That's why the men and women of the Bend Fire Department encourage participation in the annual home fire safety program called:

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery!

This weekend, change all of your Smoke Alarm batteries when you change your clocks ahead to DayLight Savings Time on April 4th at 2 a.m. check, and Clean!

Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries!

The Bend FD encourages you to change Smoke Alarm batteries at least once each year. An easy way to remember is to change these batteries when you change your clock back to Day Lights Savings Time each Spring. Replace old batteries with fresh, high quality batteries to keep your Smoke Alarms ready to protect you all year-long. REMEMBER: if your Smoke Alarm is equipped with 10-year lithium batteries you do not need to change those batteries each year. After the 10-year life of the battery you should replace the Smoke Alarm.

Check Your Smoke Alarms!

After inserting fresh batteries in your Smoke Alarm, make sure the Alarm is working by activating the safety test button. The Bend Fire Department recommends that you test all of your Smoke Alarms at least once each month. If you have any doubt regarding the working condition of a Smoke Alarm, we recommend you replace it.

Clean Your Smoke Alarms!

Help your Smoke Alarm remain sensitive and ready to protect you by gently using a vacuum cleaner once a month to remove dust and cobwebs. If your Smoke Alarms have been accidentally painted or contaminated, replacement may be necessary.

Working Smoke Alarms, Home Fire Escape Plans, and Home Fire Sprinklers save lives. Test your smoke alarm and practice your Home Fire Escape Plan today!

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