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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7 smoke detector mistakes that matter more in winter—and how to fix them

Winter quietly raises the stakes for every smoke detector in your home, just as you spend more time indoors with heaters ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

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 furnace, fireplace, or generator become your lifeline. The single most ...
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Ontario homeowners and landlords must meet new carbon monoxide alarm rules by Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, the Ontario Fire Code makes it mandatory to have a working carbon monoxide alarm on every floor of your home ...