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

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 ...

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 ...

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, when clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m., granting most people an extra hour of sleep. While many will remember to change their clocks, the end of daylight ...

New Yorkers urged to use bi-annual occasions of clocks "falling" back, "springing" forward 1 hour to check batteries, ...

WEST NEWBURY — In support of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and the State Fire Marshals Office, the West Newbury and Merrimac fire departments are urging residents to check their smoke ...

If you’ve bought a smoke alarm from Amazon recently, you may want to double-check that it actually meets U.S. safety standards. The Wirecutter recently uncovered that several of the best-selling smoke ...

A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...