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 ...

Fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are essential, there's another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans and locks are ...

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny, electrically charged particles that flow through the circuit and between ...

An ear-splitting smoke alarm siren is one of the worst midnight surprises. But it's even worse when your detector keeps beeping in the middle of the night but then stops and acts perfectly normal ...

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms, or smoke alarms that failed to operate, according to the National Fire Protection ...