Comments on: Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detectors! http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/ The Family Side of Fire Life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sarah Cook http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/comment-page-1/#comment-11064 Sarah Cook Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:49:20 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=2208#comment-11064 Hi there! I stumbled across your blog searching for firefighters' wives. I've been married to Justin, my firefighter (7+years) and paramedic (2 years) looking for an online community of women like myself. I look forward to reading your blog! Hi there! I stumbled across your blog searching for firefighters’ wives. I’ve been married to Justin, my firefighter (7+years) and paramedic (2 years) looking for an online community of women like myself. I look forward to reading your blog!

]]> By: Lauren http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/comment-page-1/#comment-11057 Lauren Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:54:10 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=2208#comment-11057 Thank you so much for the reminder! I'm going to make sure we have some 9 volts - if not, I'm out to get some! .-= Lauren´s last blog ..<a href="http://bigeasymom.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-orleans-free-and-frugal-events-this_12.html" rel="nofollow">New Orleans Free and Frugal Events this Weekend</a> =-. Thank you so much for the reminder! I’m going to make sure we have some 9 volts – if not, I’m out to get some!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..New Orleans Free and Frugal Events this Weekend =-.

]]> By: FireMom http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/comment-page-1/#comment-11055 FireMom Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:44:22 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=2208#comment-11055 I was reading about the long life battery ones earlier today. Testing monthly, of course, is totally key for ANY smoke detector. You just don't know how quickly your battery is going to die. Gone for the day? The weekend? The week? Check it monthly! Thanks for your comments! I was reading about the long life battery ones earlier today. Testing monthly, of course, is totally key for ANY smoke detector. You just don’t know how quickly your battery is going to die. Gone for the day? The weekend? The week? Check it monthly!

Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Todd http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/comment-page-1/#comment-11053 Todd Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:48:00 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=2208#comment-11053 Good info Jenna, but I do have a couple of things to add. First, some newer smoke alarms are equipped with a "long life battery". While these are supposed to last up to 10 years, it is still VERY important to check the batteries monthly. Second, most municipalities have adopted some kind of code (usually the International Fire Code or NFPA's Life Safety Code), which requires smoke alarms in all sleeping areas, the path of egress away from those rooms and on every floor of the house, including the basement. Third, yes, some smoke alarms can be expensive, but most can be purchased for around $5. Even though there is some debate about which type is better (photoelectric or ionic), both save lives. Have a Great Weekend! Good info Jenna, but I do have a couple of things to add. First, some newer smoke alarms are equipped with a “long life battery”. While these are supposed to last up to 10 years, it is still VERY important to check the batteries monthly. Second, most municipalities have adopted some kind of code (usually the International Fire Code or NFPA’s Life Safety Code), which requires smoke alarms in all sleeping areas, the path of egress away from those rooms and on every floor of the house, including the basement. Third, yes, some smoke alarms can be expensive, but most can be purchased for around $5. Even though there is some debate about which type is better (photoelectric or ionic), both save lives.
Have a Great Weekend!

]]> By: Dwana http://stopdropandblog.com/2010/03/12/change-the-batteries-in-your-smoke-detectors/comment-page-1/#comment-11051 Dwana Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:48:41 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=2208#comment-11051 This is a reminder that is SO VITAL! This is a reminder that is SO VITAL!

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