Calera fire marshal offering free smoke detector installation and inspections as part of “Get Alarmed, Alabama!” initiative

Early notification is key to saving lives, which is why Calera’s fire marshal has launched an aggressive campaign through the ...

10 Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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

How Often Should You Check Your Smoke Alarm (And What Most Forget)

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

The Right Time To Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries—And Why It Matters

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...
WSET

'Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers work': Homeowners put out fire in Concord

CONCORD, Va. (WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was called to a residential structure fire that was put out by the homeowners on Wednesday. Upon arrival at Red Oak School Road at 11 ...
People

3 Children Die After House with No Working Smoke Detectors Bursts into Flames

Three siblings, a 16-year-old girl and two boys, ages 15 and 12, reportedly died following a house fire in Detroit on Feb. 2 Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Despite fire, no plans to change SIUE smoke detectors

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville officials have no plans to review policies on campus smoke detectors, even though the ...