Best. Gift. Ever.

He’s protected you and kept you safe.

Now it’s your turn.

Nothing says “I love you, dad” on Father’s Day like a new smoke alarm.

It’s cheaper than most ties and is a gift that — if properly maintained — keeps on giving.

And the best part? MCFRS will even help install it! Visit www.mcfrs.org/mcsafe or call 311 for information. And remember – all smoke alarms only last 10 years and then need to be replaced with new ones.

Time to "Retire" Your Old Smoke Alarms?

Courtesy of NFPA

I wanted to make sure all of you knew that smoke alarms need to have a retirement plan - as most of us do. Once your alarms reach the ripe old age of 10, they are eligible for "retirement" and need to be replaced by a new generation of smoke alarms.

Even if your 10 year old, or older, smoke alarm still sounds when you push the test button, it should be replaced.

To learn more about smoke alarms, please go here: Smoke Alarms

To learn how to properly dispose of a smoke alarm, please go here: How to recycle/dispose of smoke alarms

For those with battery powered alarms, please go here to learn about Maryland's Updated Smoke Alarm Law.

Stay Safe!

BD