Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...

Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that ...

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Smoke alarms are key to reducing fire deaths. However, plenty of homes lack the recommended number of smoke alarms. How do you improve getting smoke alarms into homes? It starts with getting accurate ...

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 ...

The American Red Cross is encouraging you to test your their smoke alarms to make sure the devices are working as you turn the clocks forward of daylight saving time on Sunday. “Working smoke alarms ...

The end of daylight saving means it’s time to inspect your smoke alarm. The changing of clocks — which this year is Sunday at 2 a.m. — is typically used by various fire and aid organizations to remind ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Early tomorrow morning, clocks will leap forward for daylight savings time. According to the National Fire Protection Association, that means it’s time to change your clocks and test ...