Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

Local fire and EMS paired up with the American Red Cross to help over 300 community members get smoke alarms in their homes ...

I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization ...

One of the best solutions for fire safety is to have a monitored system. A regular smoke detector is of zero value if you are not home. A monitored smoke detector connected to a security system will ...

Battery smoke detectors are incredibly easy to place, but there’s a problem: Local fire codes and state requirements often require hardwired smoke alarms in residential buildings, which can ...

Installation of the six-pack took longer than other smoke detectors I tested because there were more units to install. Their small size only required two anchor holes per unit, as opposed to the ...

For homes with hard-wired smoke alarm systems, the NOFD advises replacing the 9-volt backup batteries. For those relying on older stand-alone 9-volt alarms, the department is offering a valuable ...

It’s widely known that a smoke detector is a good ionizing radiation source, as they contain a small amount of americium-241, a side product of nuclear reactors. But what about other sources?

A set of five wireless smoke detectors which connect to an smartphone ... code by signing an form stating the property meets safety requirements. Council Member Tamara Becker contended that ...

Fire agency to work with Hyundai Motor to develop uncrewed firefighting vehicle Wet-pipe sprinkler systems and analog smoke ...

I put smoke detectors to the ultimate test -- by simulating real fire smoke in my own home -- so you don’t have to. Choosing the best smoke detector for 2025 is essential for home safety.

Have you ever wondered how topics get chosen for our weekly columns? Well, often topics find their way to the front from a listener's phone calls, emails or texts. This week's topic is one of ...