Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Many people don’t test their home smoke alarms as often as they should. That’s why “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives” is the theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11. The National ...

An ear-splitting smoke alarm siren is one of the worst midnight surprises. But it's even worse when your detector keeps beeping in the middle of the night but then stops and acts perfectly normal ...

The Hanahan Fire Department is offering a free smoke detector program to help residents stay safe during the holiday season ...

Are your smoke detectors working? When was the last time you tested yours? As the winter season approaches, residents are ...

When it comes to choosing the right detector, there's no room for error. For that reason, we've rounded up the best carbon ...

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with students from the University of Arizona College of Nursing Master's Program and the Northern Arizona University College of ...

The City of Meadville Fire Department is urging residents to check their smoke alarms after an increase in non-certified ...

Maryland fire officials urge residents to test smoke alarms and replace old units as daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2.