Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

According to a research report "Smoke Detector Market by Detector Type (Photoelectric Smoke Detectors, Ionization, ...

Smoke detectors barely make a sound in most homes, so it’s easy to forget they have a lifespan at all. Even though they look sturdy, the sensors inside grow less dependable over time, and each unit ...

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 ...

Snow has already pummeled parts of New York state, but even with snow on the ground its not too late to prepare for the next ...

Get essential tips to winterize Central Texas homes and apartments: protect pipes, service heaters, seal drafts and prep ...

This recipe explains how to prepare the "money muscle" section of a pork shoulder for BBQ pulled pork—a prized cut known for ...

Investigators said they found no smoke alarms in the Middleboro condo where a deadly fire broke out Sunday. What else we know ...

The Rochester Fire Department held a holiday fire safety event on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Aenon Baptist Church on Genesee ...

When residents were responsible for smoke alarms, some had been installed incorrectly, there were too few of them or they were missing entirely, according to the interior ministry.

As the Triad experienced its coldest morning in nearly two years, Winston-Salem fire officials emphasized the importance of ...