Readers are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour today (Nov. 6) marks the end of Daylight Savings time.
Area fire departments also urge members of the public to check they're working properly, and they don't need need new batteries.
If a smoke alarm is more than 10 years old (check the manufacturer's date on the unit), it should be replaced.
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