While wiring may have some similarities with access control technology, fire code compliance demands a different approach ...

There is literally nothing more annoying than a faulty smoke detector. One that is completely broken and doesn't go off in a fire could be called annoying, but I'd call it a hazard first. That's bad.

Keeping your home and family safe from fire and carbon monoxide hazards starts with proper detection. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential tools that save lives by providing early ...

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.

Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...

The Milwaukee Fire Department is going door-to-door installing free smoke detectors for Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters and volunteers aim to equip every home in targeted areas with working alarms.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — The FDNY’s campaign to help save lives is returning for the tenth year. The “Get Alarmed NYC” program offers free smoke detectors and installation by officials ...

Several Tulsa homeowners now have new smoke detectors thanks to firefighters and volunteers. The focus on safety is part of the Tulsa Area United Way’s Day of Caring. TULSA, Okla. - Several Tulsa ...

Maryland investigators are still looking into the cause of an intense, fast-moving fire at a home in Waldorf, in Charles County, that killed six people, including four children. Master Deputy State ...

SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw firefighters are reminding citizens of the importance of smoke detectors after the devices averted a potential tragedy at a West Side residence. At 2:46 p.m. on Wednesday, July ...