Birmingham Fire Department says too many homes across the city still do not have working smoke detectors — even though they ...

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy ...

When was the last time you checked your smoke alarm? It’s a small step that could make a lifesaving difference.

Modern security systems have ways to improve hair-trigger alarms and similar problems. Here's what I've found works.

Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh! While dusting the ceiling fan and scrubbing the tub are likely already on your to-do list, the most essential task ...

Most of us walk into a hotel room, toss our bags on the bed, and don't think twice about what might be lurking beneath the ...

Other than when it starts repeating an ear-piercing chirp to signal the battery needs to be changed, the average person does not give much thought to smoke detectors. They might not be on top of our ...

Under the oversight of MassDevelopment, the state’s development finance agency and land bank, the former Fort Devens has blossomed into a dynamic economic enterprise zone and a budding residential ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their ...

Fire officials urge residents to check their smoke alarms when changing their clocks for daylight saving time. Working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a house fire by about 60%. As ...

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m., when all clocks are set forward one hour. This is also a great time to check and change the smoke detector batteries in your home! As ...

Illinois residents are being urged to test, inspect and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time, according to a community announcement. The ...