The Arlington Fire Department reminds residents to change the battery in smoke detectors when setting clocks forward one hour on Saturday, April 5. Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 6.

Changing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year saves lives, local fire officials say. The smoke detector is the first line of defense in fire protection in the home. In the United States, smoke inhalation remains the primary cause of death in residential fires. In Arlington, free smoke detectors and replacement batteries are available for elderly and low income families. Call 817-459-5511 for information.