Cobb Fire and Emergency Services staff encourages residents to help keep their families, friends and neighbors safe by reminding them to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke alarms are the only device in the home that will alert you when there is a fire. Practicing smoke alarm maintenance is a simple and effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to make sure they are working. Do not ignore the chirping sound the smoke alarm makes when maintenance is required. Also, plan, discuss and practice an escape route with your family for dangerous situations, such as home fires, carbon monoxide leaks and natural disasters. For more information on the department, visit cobbcounty.org/fire.
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