Fire Prevention Week is upon us, and the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York is reminding all New Yorkers of the importance of having working smoke alarms throughout their homes. This year’s fire prevention theme, from the National Fire Protection Association - “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep” - is an effort to ensure that people have working smoke alarms installed in their bedrooms. FASNY is supporting state legislation which would require that all smoke alarms sold in New York State to be equipped with sealed-in, non-removable batteries capable of powering the device for at least ten years. This legislation, sponsored by State Senator John Flanagan and Assemblymember Joseph Morelle, has passed both the State Senate and Assembly and awaits the Governor’s call.

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