The Âé¶čAV Fire Department (KFD) reminds residents to check their smoke detectors and ensure there are enough of the units in their homes.
Many detectors have a 10-year expiry date, and some donât require batteries. Residents are encouraged to check the date and replace as required.
âSmoke alarms save lives,â said Candace Friesen, fire Inspector and life safety education with the KFD. âWhen you fall asleep, you lose your sense of smell. Smoke detectors can sense smoke particles well before you can, giving you and your family vital seconds to evacuate your home and call 911.â
By law, every home requires a working smoke alarm, according to a City of Âé¶čAV media release. Homes built after 1979 must have a hardwired smoke alarm while homes built prior to that date can utilize battery-operated smoke alarms.
If you are a resident of Âé¶čAV and donât currently have a smoke alarm in your home, you can contact the KFD to receive free battery-operated smoke alarm (maximum of one per household). Prior to receiving your smoke alarm, you will need to fill out a brief questionnaire.
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