Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...

You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

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

Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Any resident of any home should have a working smoke alarm and the cities of Hampton Roads have programs in place to make sure of this, free of charge. Each city offers some form ...

The Spokane Fire Department can provide assistance with smoke alarms, with a program that’s prioritized for low-income homeowners in its service area. For more ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

WEBVTT BEN: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. YES, IT ENDS THIS WEEKEND. SO BEFORE YOU GO TO BED TOMORROW NIGHT, TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR, AND CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS. IN AN AVERAGE HOUSE FIRE, YOU HAVE ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ)--With the start of the new year, several Maryland laws went into effect. One of them requires home owners to replace older smoke detectors. The Maryland smoke alarm law aims to prevent ...