Augusta Fire Department is working to keep neighbors safe. After a deadly fire last month, firefighters went door to door to ...

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"For the best protection, use combination smoke alarms that are interconnected throughout the home. These can be installed by ...

The best smoke detector can provide an important first line of defense from fire. We recently put the top smoke detectors to the test. See which ones performed best.

A fire in an Andrews Middle School bathroom in Medford led to an evacuation and one hospitalized student. Classes are ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a ... and are scientifically proven to help keep people safer in case of a fire. Top on the list of smoke alarm requirements is ...

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People often over-report the number of working smoke alarms that are in their home, which leads to missed education and ...

Emergency crews responded to a fire alarm at 53 Conrad Street ... who was awakened by the sound of a loud alarm, described hearing persistent beeping and realizing something was wrong.

False fire alarms can play havoc with a school day, as well as place huge strain on the fire services. But there are ways to reduce the number of incidents, advises the Fire Industry Association.