For this guide, I interviewed three fire safety experts and tested dozens of smoke detectors for sensitivity, audibility, and ease of installation, using an aerosol spray to mimic real smoke.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two residents escaped a fire in their home Saturday evening after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m., just one hour after the couple had gone ...

Did you know the Stephenville Fire Department offers free smoke alarm checks and installation? If you or someone you know is in need of smoke alarms, don't hesitate to reach out to us. It's a simple ...

Firex is a line of smoke and fire safety products ... Firex smoke detectors can be monitored and controlled from the mobile app. Do I need an electrician to install a Firex smoke detector?

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the home fire death rate in 2022 was 13.3 deaths for every million people in the population. When fires at home occur, there are instances when smoke alarms ...

Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department cadets teamed up with the American Red Cross on Wednesday to make a few Corpus Christi homes a little safer. The team installed 32 smoke detectors in ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The American Red Cross Kern County and Eastern Sierra Chapter is seeking volunteers to help install hundreds of free smoke alarms for local families during an upcoming ...

Types of false alarms There are four different types of false alarms, and they can all be avoided. The first type is down to the fire detectors activating in the presence of ‘smoke-like’ conditions, ...