This focus helps make sure that alarms wake people up at night if an unexpected fire occurs ... However, it can blocked a smoke detector's sensors and make wiring more complicated.

That’s why choosing the right smoke detector for your home is so important. But not all models are created equal. Depending on the size, some homes need multiple devices. The National Fire ...

People often over-report the number of working smoke alarms that are in their home, which leads to missed education and installation opportunities. However, Wendy Shields and Helena Swaak believe ...

This allows the AI smoke detector to filter out false alarms caused by non-fire sources while still accurately detecting real fires. This new AI sensor will first be used in aspirating smoke ...

volunteers with the Red Cross are handing out and installing free fire alarms in the community.“The smoke alarms really do help save lives. And that's the goal of the Red Cross is to save as ...

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 ...

About 328,000 smoke ... a fire, posing the risk of smoke inhalation or death, a federal safety agency said on Thursday. Three61, the Palm Harbor, Florida-based company that imported the alarms ...

Smoke alarms such as the Nest Protect are designed to pick up both types of fires. Even if you don't have a fire in your home, you can be suffocated by carbon monoxide. A good detector should also ...

The Caldwell Fire Department remains committed to proactive safety measures. It will continue smoke detector installations through a partnership with the American Red Cross in 2025, aimed at equipping ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. — A fire can get bigger every 30 seconds so having fire alarms is essential to protect yourself and others. “My smoke alarm or the detector went out a few months ago, and I was like, ...