Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good ...

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Fire Chief Christopher Norris held up a piece of mangled piece of metal and plastic. The unrecognizable melted mess was the remnants of a melted, battery-less smoke ...

The fire department is encouraging people to change the batteries in their smoke alarms as people get ready for the time ...

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...

As you change your clocks this weekend, take a few moments to press the test button on your smoke alarms and check their expiration dates ...

Your home should always be a place of safety. Yet invisible dangers like smoke and carbon monoxide can turn it into a life-threatening environment within ...

Maryland fire officials urge residents to test smoke alarms and replace old units as daylight saving time ends on Nov. 2.

Grand Junction Fire Department officials stress importance of battery changes and safety planning during fall season ...