[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.

[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.

[batman911]

I'm wondering why hard wired detectors are not installed when the homes are built. My current home, built in 1979 had hard wired smoke detectors in several locations. No need to ever change batteries and you get a discount on your home insurance as well. I do not believe it would be too expensive to have a hard wired system installed. Do anyone know if that is an option when you buy your home in TV?

Originally Posted by batman911

I'm wondering why hard wired detectors are not installed when the homes are built. My current home, built in 1979 had hard wired smoke detectors in several locations. No need to ever change batteries and you get a discount on your home insurance as well. I do not believe it would be too expensive to have a hard wired system installed. Do anyone know if that is an option when you buy your home in TV?

What do you do in Waipahu, Hawaii when the power goes out? In the Villages
we have hard wired smoke detectors with battery back-up.

Originally Posted by Chief29

If you call 911 and say NOT A EMERGENCY and ask for fire department, they will connect you to regular phone. Then ask if they would check your alarm and replace your battery. They want to replace the battery so that senior's claiming ladder will not fall and they have to come as emergency.
Reference to fire extengisher = once a quartert turn your extengisher up side down and tap it with a rubber hamer tell you feel the powder shift. It will then work when needed.

Please DON'T call 911. Sneak away from your computer for 5 seconds and look on PAGE 1 of the Villages phone book for the NON-EMERGENCY number.