It's that time of the year again to check the batteries and operation of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This is especially important as the colder weather is approaching and households are turning on heating appliances. It's also a great time to have your furnace or other heating system serviced and checked for proper operation and don't forget to have your chimney checked and cleaned if necessary. These are all small things you can do to ensure your families safety during this busy time of the year.