Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

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"When was the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke detector?" It's a question Gallatin firefighters are asking the public during the holiday season. Heading into the new year, Gallatin ...