Why is my smoke alarm making a funny sound (chirping)?
Any time your smoke detector goes off, it's important to pay attention. If it's sounding its loud alarm because it senses the presence of smoke, check your home thoroughly. If you smell smoke and are unable to locate a fire, call 9-1-1 and we'll send an engine to make sure that a fire isn't smoldering in a hidden area; and it won't cost anything. If you don't smell smoke, the detector may be reacting to the presence of dust, steam, or a small insect or spider. Dust and bugs can be removed by a vacuum cleaner. If steam from a nearby shower is affecting your smoke detector regularly, move the detector to a different spot.

If the detector is just chirping, thumping, or buzzing, it probably means that the battery is low. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Without a working battery, a smoke detector can’t do its job and the risk of dying in a fire increases greatly.

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1. When should I call 911?
2. What do I need a burn permit for and how do I get it?
3. How do I get a copy of a fire report?
4. How many fire stations are there in the Hot Springs Fire Department?
5. Which fire station protects my house?
6. What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?
7. What do the numbers on the fire engines mean?
8. How do I become a Hot Springs firefighter?
9. Where can I get my fire extinguisher refilled?
10. Why is my smoke alarm making a funny sound (chirping)?
11. Are you my fire department?
12. Can the Fire Department fill up my pool or water tank?