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 ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

CR's testers say these models from First Alert, Kidde, Siterwell, and Universal Instruments are great at protecting you and ...

Periodically inspecting your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors is necessary to confirm their functionality. So how often ...

October is Fire Prevention Month, and volunteers with the Rotary Club, the Red Cross and Thornton Fire Department spent their ...

A military veteran and his two dogs survived an apartment fire in Rancho Peñasquitos, Sunday. It’s a reminder to check your ...

The new device allows customers' current smoke and CO detectors with SimpliSafe's connected system by working with existing ...

A northwest Harris County business owner says he was surprised to learn thousands of his smoke detectors were linked to an out-of-state crime ring.

Smoke alarms are being credited with saving two lives after an early morning fire destroyed a Colleton County home.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Volunteers hit the streets of Little Village to educate residents about fire safety and install smoke alarms for free. The initiative was part of the Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm ...

Several Tulsa homeowners now have new smoke detectors thanks to firefighters and volunteers. The focus on safety is part of the Tulsa Area United Way's Day of Caring. Tulsa firefighters partnered with ...

Dozens of schools in metro Atlanta will be equipped with vape detectors this year, as part of a push to keep students from using electronic smoking devices. But far more schools have no plans to ...