The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

A safety label can mean the difference between life and death. Here’s why UL and ETL certification matters and how to verify it.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As we “fall back” one hour this weekend, it’s also a good time to make sure your smoke alarms are working. It may also be time to purchase updated smoke alarms. Ones ...

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

The reason for the concentration of alarms in or near sleeping areas is obvious: Fires may have a chance to spread before a ...

State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are teaming up this month to draw attention to ...

The type of smoke alarm most commonly found in U.S. homes was the least likely to be working months after being installed, according to a research by the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research ...