One important caveat to keep in mind: the sensors used to detect carbon monoxide (CO) in the home degrade after 7 years. That ...

No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

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October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Rock Island Fire Department and Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) are holding ...

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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 ...

These top picks include photoelectric, ionization, and dual-sensor smoke detectors to suit a variety of different needs. All ...

From smart smoke detectors to speakers that can listen for alarms, I've rounded up the best fire defenses your home should ...

GUARDSMEN, AS WELL AS MORE THAN A DOZEN U-H-72 HELICOPTERS FROM OTHER STATES. OCTOBER MARKS "NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH." THE ARKANSAS STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE IS URGING EVERYONE TO REFRESH ...

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A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...