Smoke detectors alerted residents to a Woodbridge house fire early Tuesday, allowing them to safely escape. Around 2:44 a.m. Tuesday, Prince William County Fire and Rescue responded to the 2800 block ...

He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home appliances and smart devices including robot vacuums, smoke/CO detectors and air conditioning units.

That extra warning time can mean the difference from light damage to a ... the chance you'll hear it and escape safely. As of July 2024, a new standard for smoke alarms was adopted by the National ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- City residents can now get free carbon monoxide detectors installed by Syracuse firefighters, in addition to the department’s free smoke detector program. “We’re really ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a breaker flips or your cooking gets a little zesty. These detectors are vital, legally required security systems in residential homes ...

A smoke alarm has saved a person’s life in a house fire in Christchurch in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire and Emergency Specialist Fire Investigator Bruce Irvine says, "If that smoke alarm ...

That kept the home habitable following the fire. Firefighters urged residents to check their smoke alarms regularly to ensure they are working properly, emphasizing the importance of early detection ...