When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best smoke detectors are a necessity for every home, quickly detecting fire, smoke, and carbon ...

When it comes to one area of fire prevention, smoke alarms, placements, and batteries are some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to being notified of a fire in a home. Experts recommend ...

With the devastating news out of St. Paul about a home fire where four children age five and under died, one child is awake, and one child and the mother remain unconscious, it makes you examine what ...

When it comes to fire safety, complacency can be a killer. People intend to test their smoke detectors monthly, or change their batteries — or even get detectors in the first place. But too many ...

Test your smoke alarm once a month by pressing and holding the test button. Replace the entire alarm every 10 years, even if ...

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 ...

NEW YORK — As New Yorkers prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding all New Yorkers to check the batteries and test their ...

The risk of dying in a house fire is 55% lower in homes that have a functioning smoke alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But ensuring that all Milwaukee residents have ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department is expanding its efforts to prevent house fire tragedies by offering and installing free smoke detectors for residents in need. The ...