The Lexington Fire Department would like to remind you to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries when you change your clock on Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

While it may seem like a simple and easy habit to remember, 20 percent of homes in the United States do not have a working smoke alarm, mostly due to dead or missing batteries, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Therefore, over 25 million homes are even more at risk of facing a deadly home fire. Sadly, about 540 children ages 14 and under die each year from a home fire.

This simple task may save the life of you or a loved one.  For more information, check out our Public Safety Section, Smoke Detector Information, for links, videos and downloads for you and the kids.  You may also contact the Lexington Fire Department directly with any questions.