When you turn your clocks back this weekend, Sarnia Fire Rescue Services would also like you to test your smoke alarms. Fire Prevention Officer with Sarnia Fire and Rescue Rob Gifford says its a $365 fine for not having a working smoke detector. He says to make sure you have a working detector on every story of your home. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Gifford-smoke-alarms.mp3"][/audio] Gifford says smoke alarms over 10 years old needs to be replaced. He says when checking your alarms you can follow a simple four-step checklist at safeathome.ca/powerhour.
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