Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when ...

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...

Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country ...

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) -As part of the national ‘Sound The Alarm’ effort, fire departments in the Coulee Region will be installing smoke detectors in people’s homes this Saturday, free of charge.

Harold Prince pressed the button on a smoke detector installed above a small stove in his Long Beach co-op’s kitchen. “I don’t think it works or anything,” he said Saturday morning. Nearby, volunteers ...

Volunteers fanned out from the Howard Elementary area Saturday morning to distribute and install smoke detectors to homeowners and renters who may not have any in their residences. Fire Marshall Fred ...