Nearly a decade of free smoke alarms is making Galesburg homes safer. Here’s how to request one and keep yours working.

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

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...

As daylight saving time approaches this weekend, residents are reminded to not only turn their clocks back but also check ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

As we set our clocks back an hour for daylight saving time Sunday, St. Johns Fire Chief Kevin Douglas says it's also time to make another change that could keep loved ones safe.

The Cleveland Fire Department reminds citizens to check smoke alarms when setting clocks back for daylight saving time, ...

The life span of a smoke detector is limited. It can die but fool you like it still works. iStock / Getty Images/iStockphoto You’d think the worst part of owning a home would be something obvious — ...