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People hate to dwell on the idea that their home might catch fire and burn to the ground, but they really should take a minute, or three, to consider the possibility. more
This weekend, we spring forward. As you adjust your clocks, it’s also a great time to check you smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Two-thirds of fire-related home deaths result from fires in … more
The door of the second-floor apartment opened, and the first thing we saw was a man in a wheelchair. My first thought was: two minutes. That’s all the time the experts say you have to … more
By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more
Achiezer will host a fire safety clinic in partnership with the Woodmere Fire Department at its office at 334 Central Ave. in Lawrence on Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. more
Q. I was told by my village that I need to have smoke detectors in my two-family house in order to renew my application. more
Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more
Q. I think your April 1-8 column had an error. You wrote that CO is heavier than air. CO has a molecular weight of 28. Air is mostly N2, which also has a molecular weight of 28. Air also has some O2, which has a molecular weight of 32, so the air mixture is heavier than CO. It should be OK to put the CO detector up high, and not near the floor. more
Q. I was told by my village that I need to have smoke detectors in my two-family house in order to renew my application. Even though I didn't have them before, I have to install them. One guy said they have to be hard-wired, but my electrician called and they said just battery-operated. Which is it? more
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