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

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

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep.

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

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.

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.

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

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

With the upcoming time change this weekend, it’s a good time to check your smoke detector batteries according to Parkersburg ...

The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages North Carolinians to check their smoke detector batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends.