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 ...

The holiday season is rolling around, and with it, the opportunity to perform some routine home maintenance. Chief Paul Januszeswki of the North Haven Fire Department ...

As the clocks change this weekend, Judy Kashka is telling the story of her granddaughter to remind people about another change in their home ...

It’s getting cooler outside and it’s important to know how to prep your home. Start by letting your faucets drip. If there ...

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.

Installing smoke detectors is the single best way to protect your home and family from fire. In fact, 43% of residential fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke detectors, according to the National ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good time to check.

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