P.A. Fire Chief suggests 2017 resolutions for fire safety
The new year is a great time to tackle some items on your to-do list, including fire safety.
Prince Albert Fire Department Chief Jason Everitt advised home and business owners to start by inspecting their smoke alarms and CO2 detectors.
“Typically smoke alarms are replaced every 10 years and carbon monoxide detectors every five to seven years. We recommend monthly testing for sure. It is typically just a button on the device and that will let you know if it is working and that is critically important,” Everitt said.
He advised the public to check the expiration dates on fire extinguishers and to review fire escape plans, especially with youth.