Utica’s Fire Prevention Week – Don’t Wait, Check The Date

Fire Prevention week is October 9-15, 2016 and the Utica Fire Department wants to drive the point home:

Don't Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years

Raymond Centolella, Chief Fire Marshall for the UFD knows just how important this is:

I've seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire, but I've also seen the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms aren't working properly.

To find out how old your smoke alarm is, look on the back of the alarm to see the actual manufacturing date, not necessarily the date you bought it. Smoke alarms older than 10 years should be replaced. While you're checking that date, be sure to test it which should be done every month.

The Utica Firefighters will be stopping by local elementary schools from October 11-18, so you'll be sure to hear this message again from your kids!