The devices are essential, and it’s well worth considering the newest models.

Many house fires today, burn faster, hotter, and are deadlier than ever. That’s because many newer homes have open floor plans with fewer walls and doors, allowing the fire to travel faster and more ...

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working alarms, but Consumer Reports has revealed their top picks to help keep your family and belongings safe. Stream ...

During residential inspections, my biggest challenge is getting electricians and contractors to accept that the “old” way of installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors is no longer ...

Which smoke detector is best? There are countless ways for fires to start in any home. Some of them may start on their own, in rooms you infrequently visit. By the time you’ve noticed a fire burning ...

First responders were on hand Saturday morning to deliver and install 100 smoke detectors in rural Wicomico County. It’s all ...

Organizers of the “Sound the Alarm” event, which started in 2014, also performed home safety checks and helped residents ...

The number of fire responses are up in the city. Smoke alarms are vital for surviving fires, say local leaders.