How to get free smoke alarms and other fire prevention tips before winter

When was the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke alarm? If you can’t easily answer that question, it might be time to review best practices for preventing a fire in your home. After all, temperatures are dropping and soon it will be the season when most people crack out fire-prone items such as the space heaters, turkey fryers, candles and string lights. Here are some fire prevention tips to keep your household and property safe as we head into the coldest months of the year.