SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are looking at a fire safety bill that could change home smoke alarm requirements. If Senate Bill 126 is approved, it would require 10-year, tamper-proof batteries in all home smoke alarms. Alarms with non-removable batteries would have to be replaced every 10 years. The bill would require smoke alarms to … Continue reading »
Local Firefighters Check Smoke Detectors
EUGENE, Ore. — Daylight Saving Time came to an end this weekend. In addition to changing your clocks, firefighters encouraged residents to check their smoke alarms too. Angie Meyer, a mother of two, said yes to a smoke detector inspection. It’s what firefighters say everyone should do twice a year–make sure their detectors are functioning … Continue reading »
Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms
EUGENE, Ore. — How does an extra hour of sleep sound? Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. So don’t forget, on Sunday at 2 a.m. or before you go to bed Saturday night, turn your clocks back one hour. Something else to do this weekend is to check your smoke detectors. Amy Linder, Deputy Fire … Continue reading »
