When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

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

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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 ...

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

Video clip purportedly from Wang Fuk Court shows man trying to sound alarm using glass-panel fire alarm call point but without success.

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

Over 100 volunteers from the Red Cross and local businesses for the Sound The Alarm campaign pounded the pavement Thursday, going door-to-door. "When a family lets us in we're providing in-home fire ...

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...

The American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter will install free smoke alarms in Allegheny County on Oct. 15, as part of the Sound the Alarm event. This initiative is part of the national ...