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Fire Prevention Week

October 9 - 15, 2022 is Fire Prevention Week in Parkland County!

Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.

Is there a beep or chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? What does it all mean? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family! Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and knows how to respond. Learn the sounds of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by checking the user guide or search the brand and model online.

To learn more, please visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw

What is your alarm telling you?

Smoke Alarms

A continued set of three loud beeps - beep, beep, beep - means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out.
A single "chirp" every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed.
All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years.
Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

A continuous set of four loud beers - beep, beep, beep, beep - means carbon monoxide is present in your home. Go outside, call 9-1-1 and stay out.
A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be replaced.
CO alarms also have "end of life" sounds that vary by manufacture. This means it's time to get a new CO alarm.
Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced.