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

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 ...

Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

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 ...

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...

The NFPA advises that when choosing a new fire alarm, make sure that it meets certain safety standards for protection. There are a few organizations that test and set such industry standards for fire ...

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...