Smoke detectors save lives in emergencies. However, false alarms occur frequently - for example, due to excessive steam in the kitchen or low batteries. What should you do when the smoke detector ...

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without alarms. Homes with alarms that don't work. And most of the time, it's ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - With daylight savings time happening this Sunday, it may be time to change your smoke detector. Louisiana State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan Adams is encouraging Louisianans to check the ...

WEST NEWBURY — In support of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and the State Fire Marshals Office, the West Newbury and Merrimac fire departments are urging residents to check their smoke ...

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 ...

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 ...

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2, and the American Red Cross this week encouraged everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.