With clocks falling back one hour this upcoming weekend, the Lima Fire Department wants to remind the public to check up on their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the house.  With the time change, the fire department says now would be a good opportunity to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The Lima Fire Department says while you may have these detectors in your house, don't assume the battery is always charged.

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Daylight savings ends Sunday at 2 a.m. so we get another extra hour of sleep.  But along with turning our clocks back an hour, the Ohio State Fire Marshal wants us to take a minute to test and check our smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. When you check your devices, look for the manufacturing date.  Any alarms that were made in 2012 or earlier should be replaced to keep up with the 10 year timeline and double-check the batteries too.  The fire marshal's office says that having smoke alarms working and up to date cuts the risk of dying in a house fire in half.

State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon urges all Ohioans to check their home’s smoke alarms regularly and replace when expired. “We see the life-saving impact properly functioning smoke alarms can have when the worst happens,” Reardon said. “Working smoke alarms save lives, cutting your risk of dying in a house fire in half.”

Space heaters are the go-to, and the National Fire Protection Association says they result in one-third of all winter house fires and 8 out of 10 heating fire deaths. Local fire departments say to keep the heating units at least three feet from any flammable objects. If you plan on purchasing a new space heater, ensure the product is UL listed which means it includes protective features to lower the risk of a fire if tipped over.

If blocked, fumes from furnaces, water heaters, and dryers can clog, causing carbon monoxide build-up. Fire departments say you need to be aware of where these exhaust pipes are, some exit through the roof, but some are closer to the ground. They should be shoveled around and clear of snow to prevent harmful carbon monoxide gas from building up in your home.

The Lima Fire Department advises residents to be aware of where their exhaust pipes are. Some exit through the roof, but some are closer to the ground. They should be shoveled around and clear of snow to prevent the harmful gas in your home. They also ask for the public's help to keep fire hydrants visible above the snow, so they can be easily located in an emergency.

As cold temperatures roll in, along with it comes a silent killer in homes every winter.