You see smoke, hear a fire alarm. Now what? Here’s a few tips for fire prevention, safety

Call 911 and let the dispatcher know where you are. Stay on the phone to help fire officials on scene locate you Place a ...
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Before the next outage, check this on your carbon monoxide detector so it actually protects you

Carbon monoxide is quiet, fast, and unforgiving, which is why your detector has to be ready before the lights go out and the ...

Fire chief stresses working smoke detector after deadly house fire in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A local fire chief is stressing the importance of a working smoke detector after a deadly house fire last week in Springfield. As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, the Springfield Fire ...

Android Sound Notifications help you catch key alerts

Discover Android's new Sound Notifications feature that alerts you to smoke alarms, doorbells, and baby cries even when ...
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7 times you should replace a smoke detector even if it still beeps

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...