How do I check my smoke alarm?

Press the test button and hold it for a few seconds. If the equipment is working correctly, the alarm will sound and it will automatically stop when you release the button. Alarms should be tested monthly and the batteries should be changed at least twice a year. When you change your clocks, change your batteries. Smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old should be replaced.

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1. How many stations are staffed with firefighters?
2. How can I contact the fire department without calling 911?
3. Can I take a tour of the fire station?
4. Does the Orange Fire Department host special events?
5. How do I check my smoke alarm?
6. What if I cannot afford a smoke detector or need assistance with changing the batteries or installing one?
7. Where should smoke alarms be placed in my house?
8. Should I have a fire extinguisher in my home?
9. Where should I keep a fire extinguisher in my home?
10. What side fire extinguisher should I have in my home or business?
11. Should I have a carbon monoxide detector in my home?
12. What if I cannot afford a carbon monoxide detector or need assistance changing the batteries or installing one?
13. Can I burn vegetative waste or old building materials on my property?
14. How do I become a firefighter?
15. What is an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?