With daylight saving time coming to an end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, Summit Fire & EMS is reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

When changing batteries, make sure to test the audible siren by pushing the button, check that vents are clean and not clogged with dust and check the manufacture date. Typically smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years, and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every five years.

Both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be placed on every level of the home and in every bedroom.

Most home fire fatalities occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most families are sleeping, and about 66% of home fire fatalities occur in homes without a working smoke detector, according to Summit Fire & EMS. 

The fire protection district also encourages families to plan and practice a home escape plan so that everyone knows at least two ways out the house and the designated safe meeting spot.