Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're ...

The best smoke detectors are loud and reliable, alerting you to a fire in an emergency. During testing, X-Sense and First ...

Two house fires in Sussex this week have prompted the town's fire chief to urge people to get smoke detectors. Bill Wanamaker said smoke detectors only cost about $10 and they've been proven to save ...

Q: The smoke detector near my kitchen goes off all the time when I am cooking. If the landlord can’t fix it, I’m going to have to take the battery out to stop it from going off while I am cooking.

Volunteers fanned out from the Howard Elementary area Saturday morning to distribute and install smoke detectors to homeowners and renters who may not have any in their residences. Fire Marshall Fred ...