Prior to the mid-1980s, batteries powered our smoke detectors. This made individual smoke detectors easy to install. The downside is changing the batteries on a ...

UL, a nonprofit organization that sets the safety standards for smoke alarms and other products, published a startling video showing two rooms burning side by side: one with largely natural ...

Fire safety for short term rentals is a key point of concern, but the town council is still debating how to regulate them.

The author has long advised readers to return old smoke alarms to manufacturers. Then he tried doing it himself.

It's also why early detection of these hazards and choosing the right smoke detector are vital. However, not all smoke detectors are created equal. Some houses will require multiple devices due to ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- City residents can now get free carbon monoxide detectors installed by Syracuse firefighters, in addition ...

When fires at home occur, there are instances when smoke alarms do not alert homeowners because the alarms aren't working properly. New discovery could help prevent deadly smoke alarm malfunctions — ...

Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department is urging you to check your smoke detectors after a family lost their home due to a fir ...

The Sharon Fire Department has launched an initiative in collaboration with the American Red Cross to install up to three ...

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.

Learn more The best smoke detectors let you sleep easy knowing your home is protected from fire and carbon monoxide by a reliable, audible alarm. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty ...