What if the detector goes off while I’m cooking?

Your smoke detector is doing its job. Do not disable your smoke detector by removing the battery if it alarms due to cooking or other non-fire causes. Clear the air by waving a towel near the detector, and leave the battery in place. The smoke detector may have to be moved to a new location. If so, please call the Bedford Fire Department at 817-952-2500 and firefighters will be sent to your home for free assistance.

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1. Why should I have smoke detectors in my home?
2. Where and how do I install smoke detectors?
3. How do I keep my smoke detector working?
4. What if the detector goes off while I’m cooking?
5. What should I do if I have a “hard-wired” smoke detector?