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Day: October 8, 2025

Why Smoke Alarms Fail (and How to Keep Yours From Joining the Statistics)

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When a smoke alarm fails, it’s not just bad luck—it’s neglect. This guide explains how dead batteries, expired sensors, and poor placement make alarms useless, and how Independence Volunteer Fire Department helps residents test and replace theirs before it’s too late.

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Serving Independence and Tangipahoa Parish since 1926, the Independence Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property through rapid response, fire prevention, and community education.
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