When it comes to one area of fire prevention, smoke alarms, placements, and batteries are some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to being notified of a fire in a home. Experts recommend ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

Having a smoke alarm in the home often brings a certain sense of security along with it. But a smoke alarm in the living room may not go off in time if a fire breaks out in the kitchen or a basement ...

The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted effective placement of smoke and fire detectors following its investigation of a fire aboard a fishing vessel last year near Tatoosh Island, ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Early notification is key to saving lives, which is why Calera’s fire marshal has launched an aggressive campaign through the ...

X-Sense announced the introduction of a next-generation system designed to support household awareness of developing hazards. The announcement centers on an updated approach that combines the ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. – This Fire Prevention Week, there’s a sobering message from the American Red Cross of Louisiana: home fire deaths are on the rise across the state. This year, the state has lost more ...