[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by philnpat

Granted many Villagers should not be climbing ladders. That's why I suggested that a neighbor, friend or handyman do it for those who prefer not to climb. With the average home having 6-7 sensors...that's over a quarter million battery replacements that have to be done yearly. Again, if I couldn't climb, I'd rather have a handyman do it for me rather than take time away from our emergency response providers.

I know I may be stubborn (my wife surely thinks I am) but I would think changing batteries should be considered a maintainance item the same as having your dryer vent cleaned which we should be responsible for having done.

Phil, I have no issue with your feelings about calling the FD but I would have no problem in calling them since they're willing to do it, feel that it's part of their job and I'm not capable of doing the job myself. As for another emergency occuring while they're there? Well they can respnd just as quickly from your home as they can from the fire house plus I'm sure that they would never leave themselves short of equipment and manpower to respond to an emergency while going to do a battery change. Todays communication abilities are a wonderful thing!

BTW, I was a volunteer fireman for about 5 years and believe it may have been in the district where you currently live in Clifton Park. I'm not quite sure though since I belive (IIRC) that you're located close to the Clifton Park - Halfmoon fire district line. I was in the Clifton Park Fire Department District.